Jeffrey Seemann, Director
Established under the Hatch Act of July 2, 1862, to conduct research
in agriculture and related sciences for the benefit of the State and Nation."
RIAES:
Program Themes
Aquaculture and Fishing
Growth
and diversification of aquaculture and technologies to sustain capture
fisheries. Economically and environmentally viable systems to produce
fish and shellfish. more
Food
Safety
Science-based
education on food safety for RI food handlers, including growers, processors,
food industry workers and managers, educators, and consumers.
more
Health and Wellbeing of Fish and Animals
Less stressful husbandry of domestic animals and fish. New ways to
diagnose and treat stress-related diseases of cultured fish and shellfish,
and vector-borne diseases of deer and cattle. more
Landscape Horticulture
Integrated ecosystem management, promoting economically profitable
and socially desirable local agriculture and aquaculture. more
Natural
Resources
Promoting biological and ecological understanding of diverse natural
communities, and wise management of human activities that affect these
ecosystems. more
Nutrition
The assessment of dietary risks and promoting the availability of
healthy and alternative foods. Assuring an affordable and nutritious food
supply for all.
more
Sustainable and Nurturing Communities
Promoting safe and healthy sustainable human communities by social
planning, environmental policy, and outreach. more
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