SCC-CIVIC-FA Track A: Resilient Rice Farming through Community Innovation — NSF Award to Cornell University (NY, $700,000)
Agriculture is under increasing pressure from shifting weather patterns, more frequent flooding, and temperature extremes that threaten traditional crops and rural livelihoods. This project explores a promising alternative: introducing rice farming to the region. Rice is naturally suited to wetter conditions and offers
| Award title | SCC-CIVIC-FA Track A: Resilient Rice Farming through Community Innovation |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2527417 |
| Awardee | Cornell University |
| City | ITHACA |
| State | NY |
| Amount obligated | $700,000 |
| Principal investigator | Chuan Liao |
| Program | S&CC: Smart & Connected Commun, Systematics & Biodiversity Sci |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | Agriculture is under increasing pressure from shifting weather patterns, more frequent flooding, and temperature extremes that threaten traditional crops and rural livelihoods. This project explores a promising alternative: introducing rice farming to the region. Rice is naturally suited to wetter conditions and offers a way for farmers to diversify their operations while strengthening their resilience. By establishing two regional rice hubs and a research and development site, the project suppo |
| Source | NSF Awards |
$799/mo
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