The Davis College research program is recognized nationally and globally for excellence in the discovery and delivery of knowledge on current and emerging aspects of the food, fiber, fuel, natural resources, environmental sciences, management, and planning disciplines. In keeping with research that addresses regional issues with national and global impact, Davis College promotes and supports multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and inter-institutional research programs. These programs address real world issues faced by producers, processors and consumers of food, fiber and natural resources. This allows the research to support programs in areas contributing to the local and regional workforce, sustainable economic and social development, and growth.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Davis College boasts an unparalleled and innovative research enterprise at its best:

• Emphasis on problem-solving research
• Over one-half of the research funding is dedicated to multi-disciplinary research
• Technology development and commercialization receive significant emphasis

MAJOR RESEARCH THRUSTS

Research programs within Davis College are diverse and include:

• Biotechnology and precision agriculture
• Sustainable land and water use
• Food safety, security, and quality
• Animal health, nutrition, and welfare
• Processing and value-added products
• Natural resource management and planning
• Agricultural marketing, trade and policy analysis
• Human and social capital
• International agricultural development