Our faculty works with the University of Minnesota Extension to engage individuals and organizations in asking the challenging questions to discover science-based answers that make a difference.
- Agricultural drainage
Accomplishing the dual objectives of agricultural production while minimizing unwanted environmental effects - Livestock Systems and Environment
Providing technical education to stakeholders who design, build, and sell animal production facilities in the upper Midwest region - Cold Climate Housing Program
Promotes the idea of the "house as a system" - Dairy facilities
Providing engineering information about compost dairy barns - Housing technology
Improving the safety, durability, and efficiency of homes and buildings - Irrigation management
Applying technical knowledge to ensure farmers efficiently apply the right amount of irrigation water as dictated by multiple scientific disciplines - Manure management and air quality
Providing engineering solutions for the collection and treatment of manure and air emissions from livestock and poultry facilities - Post-harvest handling of crops
This project by the late Bill Wilcke and professor emeritus, Vance Morey, still has an impact on Midwestern farmers today - Swine housing and equipment
Information on swine housing options and facility management guidelines for pork industry stakeholders including producers