NIFA Introduces New Vision for Data Science in Agriculture

On Oct. 10, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) convened a summit to identify the frontiers and future of data in agriculture and build on existing U.S. government-wide efforts and investments in big data.

Food and Agriculture Data Science

On Oct. 10, 2016, NIFA convened a summit to identify the frontiers and future of data in agriculture and build on existing U.S. government-wide efforts and investments in big data. The summit featured distinguished leaders in the fields of data science and agriculture and engaged a diverse array of stakeholders to identify new opportunities for data science in agriculture. At this summit, NIFA Director Sonny Ramaswamy announced a new initiative, Food and Agriculture Cyberinformatics and Tools (FACT), designed to develop data-driven solutions for addressing complex problems facing agriculture today. “Data, technology, and approaches that integrate individual and societal considerations are essential to meeting this challenge,” said Dr. Ramaswamy in his welcome address. “To achieve this, NIFA envisions a future for agriculture that is connected, data-driven, personalized, and sustainable.”

Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems (DSFAS)

Data Science for Food and Agricultural Systems (DSFAS)

Agenda for the Data Science in Agriculture Summit

Data Science in Agriculture Summit

Data Science in Agriculture Summit - Agenda

The final agenda and biographies for the Data Science in Agriculture Summit.

Data Science in Agriculture Summit Summary

Overall event summary from the Data Science in Agriculture Summit.

Data Science in Agriculture Summit - Stakeholder Ideas Engine Input

Stakeholder Ideas Engine Input from the Data Science in Agriculture Summit.

Special Projects: Agricultural Education and Career Data Programs

NIFA partners with Purdue and the National Science Foundation to track doctorates earned and jobs available in agriculture.

Data Summit Program and Agenda

Program for the Data in Agriculture Summit, including agenda and biographies.