Funding
Grassland 2.0 - Agroecological Transformation to Perennial Grassland Agriculture. Jordan, N. R., Cates, A. M. & Meier, E. M. University of Wisconsin-Madison. Funder: USDA SAS CAP Project total: $10,000,000. 9/1/19 to 8/31/20.
Project description
Grassland 2.0 is a collaborative led by the University of Wisconsin to identify pathways for producers to achieve economic and environmental improvements through grassland-based agriculture. The collaborative is a group of producers, researchers, and public and private sector leaders working to create and identify clear pathways for producers to achieve increased profitability, yield stability and nutrient and water efficiency, while improving water quality, soil health, biodiversity, and climate resiliency through grassland-based agriculture. In Grassland 2.0, we are taking an integrated approach, working to develop technical and financial tools, expand grass-fed markets, cultivate positive institutional policy changes, and empower producers and consumers to make that vision a reality. Cates will work with regional learning hubs to help communities develop strategies to transition more land to grassland-based agriculture.