MSU Scientist Jason Rowntree Recognized for Sustainable Agriculture Research, Leadership

Photo: Dr. Jason Rowntree, C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture.

Jason Rowntree, the C.S. Mott Professor of Sustainable Agriculture in the Michigan State University Department of Animal Science, has been selected as a recipient of the Hero Recognition by North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR-SARE).

The award recognizes long-term service to NCR-SARE,

as well as leadership and lasting impact on sustainable agriculture in the North Central region and beyond. Rowntree was honored July 14 at the NCR-SARE Administrative Council summer meeting in Madison, Wisconsin.

NCR-SARE is one of four regional offices that run the national SARE program, a grants and education initiative that advances innovation and promotes sustainable U.S. agriculture.

The North Central Region includes 12 states: Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Rowntree is a world-renowned researcher in the areas of beef cattle production and regenerative grazing systems,

which aim to increase economic viability for producers while encouraging sustainable agriculture practices that benefit the environment.

“I’m very appreciative to NCR-SARE for this recognition, and I want to acknowledge that there are so many people involved in making our program thrive,” Rowntree said. “Our goal is to deliver information to farmers and ranchers that helps them make informed decisions. Our producers need to have profitable operations, but they also embrace the idea of building resilience and ensuring our food systems are sustainable long term. The boots-on-the-ground partnerships are really what makes this work.”

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