At Auburn University, the College of Agriculture faculty members are at the
forefront of research, extending the results of their work to producers and
guiding the next generation of industry leaders. Through the university's
innovative FoodU program, faculty, staff, and students collaborate to
cultivate fresh produce for both campus dining and the culinary sciences
program. Students engage in immersive, hands-on learning experiences by
tending to plants in a variety of settings, including greenhouses, vertical
farms, high tunnels, raised beds, and a state-of-the-art rooftop garden.
HudsonAlpha Wiregrass collaborates with regional leaders
to recruit ag-tech companies, foster an entrepreneurial
ecosystem, and strengthen the area's economy through a strategic, collaborative approach
that identifies promising areas within the ag-tech field, builds partnerships with existing
companies and startups, and highlights the overall business advantages in the region.
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Wiregrass
Auburn University
Rooftop Garden
