Graduate Research Seed Grant Program Projects
2025 Research Projects
AMP has established a Graduate Student Research Seed Grant Program that is designed to empower and enable OSU graduate students to conduct research that builds the knowledge base required to accelerate transitions towards healthier and more equitable agroecosystems. This program provides up to $5,000 to cover expenses associated with individual or group OSU graduate student research projects that advance our understanding of agroecosystem management of farming and food systems.
Drivers of Rotational Grazing in Ohio
PI: Alex Rehbinder (OSU School of Environment & Natural Resources)
Although the benefits of rotational grazing in Ohio are apparent, the practice is not widely utilized. This study aims to identify what restricts Ohio farmers from implementing rotational grazing on their farms and ranches by conducting interviews with agriculturalists and visiting farms around the state.
Understanding Agroforestry Practitioners’ Motivations, Support Networks, and Pathways to Agriculture.
PI: Meghan Edwards (OSU School of Environment & Natural Resources)
Agroforestry (AF) practices provide landowners opportunities to balance economic and environmental land uses. As interest in these practices grows, this study aims to collect more research about AF utilization today, including impact on farm viability, farmer well-being, resources, motivations, and support systems.
Assessing Grazing Impacts on Bird Communities to Inform Tools for Sustainable Ranch Management in the Beni Savannas of Bolivia
PI: Luz Natalie Mercado Callau (OSU School of Environment & Natural Resources)
The Benni Savannas of Bolivia are critical ecosystems that support remarkable biodiversity, but the land is largely utilized for grazing cattle, posing threats to the area’s wildlife. This study will research how bird communities are impacted by different grazing strategies, providing tools for ranchers to implement more sustainable practices.