MEDIA ADVISORY: Discover the future of farming at the ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Agricultural 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 ÌÀÍ·Ìõ
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, ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Vice President of Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan, ÌÀÍ·Ìõ Vice President for the Division of Agriculture, Forestry, and Veterinary Medicine Keith Coble, ÌÀÍ·Ìõ College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Scott Willard, ÌÀÍ·Ìõ College of Engineering Dean Jason Keith, ÌÀÍ·Ìõ researchers, 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.