EAST LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — A new Climate Resiliency Program to combat agriculture challenges in Michigan is now underway – and leaders with the program are looking to fill six faculty spots in their quest to change things for the future.
“This program will make a difference,” George W. Smith, director of MSU AgBioResearch said.
“It’s going to be a little bit more long-term because these are complicated problems, but absolutely fundamental to agriculture in the state and people in the state of Michigan as a whole, given the impact of climate change.”
According to MSU researchers, 2023 was the warmest year on record, and their new Climate Resiliency Program will try and address challenges caused by a warming planet– such as flooding, droughts, new pests and diseases.
Smith said available positions include people working on groundwater use & availability, water quality and the economic impact of climate change.
Other position topics include pest management, climate-smart strategies and analyzing agricultural systems.