8.4 — Management of Natural Resources

The Management of Natural Resources program area aims to develop innovative technologies that are developed with the purpose to manage, monitor, improve, and/or protect the quality and/or quantity of natural resources while sustaining optimal farm and forest productivity and profitability. New technologies and innovations that will help improve soil health, reduce soil erosion, improve water and air quality, improve nutrient management, and conserve and use water more effectively are encouraged.