MSU broke ground on two new infrastructure projects that are critical to the future of Michigan food production and agriculture. Construction began on an updated, state-of-the-art Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center, as well as substantial renovations and additions to the Plant Science Greenhouses.
The new and renovated spaces will expand research capacity for MSU scientists in the colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Natural Science and Veterinary Medicine, including research funded by MSU AgBioResearch.
The State of Michigan provided $53 million for partial funding of each project. Both projects received strong bipartisan support from Michigan’s agricultural community.
MSU and community leaders attended the Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center groundbreaking on Thursday, April 11, and the greenhouse groundbreaking on Friday, April 12.
“Not only do these two facilities play a vital role in supporting our agricultural partners with cutting-edge knowledge, but they are crucial assets to develop the next generation of dairy industry and plant science leaders,” said MSU President Kevin M. Guskiewicz. “These much-needed facility enhancements will serve MSU students, scientists and stakeholders well into the future, and we are grateful to the Legislature and governor for their support.”
“These two projects are a testament to the power of collaboration, uniting stakeholders across multiple sectors to advance sustainability in plant science best practices and high-quality dairy production,” said MSU Chair Dan Kelly. “These projects support our world-class scientists and students and empower them to work alongside the agricultural community, driving innovations that promote productivity and sustainability.”
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