
AgNext
AgNext is a leader for research in animal and ecosystem health while enhancing profitability of the supply chain and serves as the crossroads for producers, industry partners, and researchers to come together to innovate real time solutions for sustainability animal agriculture.
Welcoming a Team of Experts
Led by Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, AgNext is assembling a team of world-class scientists to work collaboratively toward generating sustainable solutions for animal agriculture. Starting this fall, AgNext will welcome new faculty with specialties in feedlot systems, agricultural economics and dairy systems.
Achievements
Elevating Sustainability in Colorado
Elevated the need for sustainability research in animal agriculture ensuring profitability for rural Coloradoans, rural community vibrancy, and producer profitability
Strengthening Relationships
Strengthened relationships with Colorado producers, livestock associations, and state level politicians
Student Mentoring
Mentored 5 graduate and 7 undergraduate students
Cultivated Relationships
Cultivated relationships resulting in in-kind gifts for industry supported research including equipment, cattle, and feed
Grant Awards
$1M in awarded grants, $59M pending
Shaping the Conversation
Featured in 29 News Outlets
including trade and producer focused outlets
Invited to Give 100+ Presentations
visiting over 10 states
Hosted 18 Events
with political leaders, corporations, and trade associations