Resilience Coordinated Ag Project Expanding Recruitment

The Resilience Coordinated Agricultural Project is a collaborative research, education, extension, and outreach effort aimed at improving resilience of agricultural systems by 1) discovering adaptive production and socioeconomic strategies that help shield producers from impacts of climate change and market shocks; and 2) encouraging adoption of perennials, diversification, and integration of livestock with forage and crop production for greater agricultural resilience from field to farm scales. 

This spring, the RCAP is currently seeking farmers or ranchers who produce row crops, forages, vegetables, fruits, livestock, and agroforestry. All participation remains strictly confidential. 

Participation Requirements

• You must sell at least $ 1,000 of agricultural products annually.
• Complete a detailed questionnaire about 2024 farm practices, yields, and inputs (your time: estimated 1-2 hours).
• Use a free testing kit and prepaid mailing envelope to send a sample from your best field in spring 2026 to our partner testing lab.

Benefits of Joining the Network

• Visa gift card for your time and expertise
• Free soil testing report
• Contribute to improving agricultural practices

Additional Information

The survey must be completed by April 30, 2026, and will close once all necessary responses are received. You can access the online grower survey or through the RCAP website. 

For additional information, contact Kim Cassida at Michigan State University via email, cassida@msu.edu.