The Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center at Vernon, located in Vernon, TX, is a leading institution in the Texas Rolling Plains region. With satellite centers in Chillicothe and Smith-Walker, the center conducts research and provides extension education programs in various fields, including environmental systems management, animal nutrition and health, agricultural resource economics, and natural resource conservation. Their work focuses on sustainable food, feed, fiber, and biofuel production, as well as rangeland restoration and water quality conservation.
At the Vernon Center, dedicated teams specialize in areas such as animal nutrition, cropping systems physiology, forage and ornamental breeding, agrohydrology, grazing ecology management, and soil environmental science. They aim to develop climate-resilient agricultural strategies, enhance crop profitability, protect soil and water resources, and promote regenerative grazing systems. Additionally, the center focuses on studying the economic impact of agricultural decisions and developing specialty crop cultivars suitable for organic cropping systems. Through their research and extension efforts, the Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center at Vernon plays a vital role in advancing sustainable agriculture practices and ensuring the long-term viability of the region's natural resources.
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