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Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources

Inspired solutions for the future of agriculture and the environment

CSANR invests in new research and partnerships to create systems-level solutions for Washington agriculture. We work alongside producers, agencies, and researchers to turn small investments into big results.

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Rethinking Soil Microbial Diversity

More diversity may not mean healthier soil. Andrew McGuire examines research on cropped soils and explains that the specific microbes present may matter more than overall diversity.

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FY27 BIOAg Grants

WSU faculty can apply for up to $40,000 through CSANR’s BIOAg program. Grants support research that advances biologically intensive, organic, and sustainable agriculture in Washington. Letters of intent are due November 18; full proposals are due December 14.

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CSANR offers tools, professional development, funding, and other opportunities to researchers, educators, producers, and professionals in agriculture and natural resources.

BIOAg Grant Program

WSU faculty can apply for up to $40,000 in seed funding for projects advancing sustainable agriculture.

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Agricultural Data: Big or Small?

Many agricultural AI problems rely on small, costly datasets, requiring models that use existing knowledge and uncertainty.