The North Dakota State Seed Commission, the governing board for the ND State Seed Department, has committed $1 million to support the construction of a new Agricultural Field Lab at North Dakota State University.
Construction of the new Agricultural Field Lab is anticipated to begin in mid-2024 and will be operational by summer 2026. It will consolidate field lab programs currently housed in four separate buildings across campus, creating integrated research spaces that will enhance productivity across the entire NDSU agriculture research enterprise for faculty, staff, and students.
“North Dakota currently leads the nation in the production of several key commodities, including all dry beans, canola, flaxseed, honey, dry edible peas, durum wheat, and spring wheat. For agriculture to continue to flourish, we need top-tier researchers and modern facilities to maintain the highest level of research efforts and productivity,” Greg Lardy, NDSU’s Vice President for Agricultural Affairs, said. “A new Agricultural Field Lab will enable our researchers to continue to provide cutting-edge, research-driven solutions for the benefit of North Dakota farmers and the industry. We are grateful to the ND State Seed Commission for their foresight to act quickly and convincingly to make a strong statement about the value of agriculture research.”
The 68th Assembly of the North Dakota Legislature appropriated $87 million to the project during the 2023 legislative session and authorized NDSU to raise up to $10 million in additional funding to bring the vision for this state-of-the-art Agricultural Field Lab to life. The gift from the State Seed Commission is the first leadership gift to support the Lab’s construction.
The NDSU Foundation is partnering with NDSU in fundraising efforts for the project. To learn more about the project and to get involved, visit www.NDSUFoundation.com.
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