Key Takeaways:
- The Farm spans more than 770 acres and anchors the university’s College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
- Research and education integrate across livestock, crops, natural resources, and horticulture
- Technology tools such as drones, robotics, and precision feed systems enhance efficiency and sustainability
- Facilities include the International Goat Research Center, Meat Science Laboratory, and Algae Center of Excellence
- The Farm serves as a national and international model for sustainable agriculture and food security
Prairie View A&M University’s Farm as a Living Laboratory
Prairie View A&M University is spotlighting the Governor Bill & Vara Daniel Farm & Ranch as a leading hub of agricultural education and applied research. At more than 770 acres, the Farm brings together academic study, technological innovation, and community extension, making it central to the mission of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.
The Farm supports enterprises ranging from beef cattle and dairy goats to forage crops and horticulture. Students, faculty, and extension specialists apply research findings directly into communities across Texas, extending the Farm’s impact beyond the university.
Technology-Driven Agriculture
Technology plays a central role at Prairie View A&M University’s Farm. Tools include drones, robotics, and mobile applications, alongside a GrowSafe feed intake system that uses electronic IDs to track individual animal consumption and promote efficient genetics. These systems provide students with hands-on training in precision agriculture and support applied research that meets industry needs.
Specialized Research Facilities
The Farm’s infrastructure strengthens its role as a research leader. Facilities include a Meat Science Laboratory, Veterinary Treatment Facility, specialized poultry units, and greenhouses. The International Goat Research Center is widely recognized for its contributions to goat health, nutrition, welfare, and genetics, while the Algae Center of Excellence explores biofuels, wastewater treatment, fertilizers, and sustainable food-water-energy solutions.
Prairie View A&M’s National and International Reach
Prairie View A&M University positions the Farm as a national model for sustainable agriculture and food security. By connecting research to global issues such as climate resilience and nutrition, the Farm also contributes solutions to communities abroad facing similar agricultural challenges.
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