MEDIA ADVISORY: Discover the future of farming at the ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵAgricultural Autonomy Institute Grand Opening
Contact: Mary Kathryn Kight
WHAT: Panel discussion followed by a tour and technology showcase at the nation’s first institute dedicated to agricultural autonomy at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. - noon
WHERE: Pace Building, 650 Stone Blvd., Mississippi State, MS 39762
WHO: Agricultural Autonomy Institute Director Alex Thomasson, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵVice President of Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵVice President for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine Keith Coble, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵCollege of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Scott Willard, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵCollege of Engineering Dean Jason Keith, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵresearchers, industry leaders, and policymakers
DETAILS: Explore the innovative research and talk to the scientists who are leading the nation in agriculture autonomy. See the technology that’s being created to produce more food on a fixed amount of land to feed a growing population and discover the future of farming.
CONTACT: For more information, contact Mary Kathryn Kight, senior communications manager, at 662-325-0495 (office) or m.kight@msstate.edu.