Rob Myers, director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and an extension professor in Plant Science and Technology, was inducted along with another individual and a pioneering organization into the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) Hall of Fame during the 19th annual Conservation in Action Tour in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Myers and colleagues were recognized for their work advancing conservation agriculture, inspiring generations of farmers and technical assistance providers to embrace local-led, voluntary farmland conservation and regeneration. This is a tremendous achievement, only awarded to those who have made significant contributions to CTIC’s mission and have been key innovators in the conservation agriculture space.
In Myers’ leadership role with the Center for Regenerative Agriculture, he administers a $25-million USDA grant called the Missouri CRCL Project and also the $10-million National Cover Crop Variety Development Project. He also oversees several other grants with the Center supporting research, education and extension programs. The Center focuses on farming practices contributing to improved soil health, including the use of cover crops, no-till, regenerative grazing and other conservation approaches.
Myers has inspired and mentored a generation of students to pursue, promote and research regenerative agriculture practices.