Iowa State University Builds Innovative Public Private Partnerships for a More Sustainable Future
As one of the nation’s first land grant institutions, Iowa State University has embraced the land-grant mission of access, practical education and shared knowledge for more than 150 years. It brings that mission to modern agriculture with a unique approach to public-private partnerships, where some of the leading names in modern agriculture work with world-class faculty, researchers and students to solve some of the most pressing challenges for our planet and growing global population.
One of the university’s most prominent examples of a successful collaboration is its 25-year relationship with industry leader Deere & Company, which brings its own 186-year legacy of serving farmers around the world. The multi-dimensional partnership includes ongoing research collaborations and interactions with ISU faculty members and a significant number of ISU interns and full-time employees hired by Deere each year. Deere also participates in college and department advisory councils.