2017: Agricultural Sustainability Data Hub (Environmental Defense Fund)
Farm databases collect mountains of useful data about farming practices and environmental conditions – information critical for agricultural and environmental policy research and sustainability initiatives, but anonymized data is largely inaccessible to researchers. This project will design and map a secure Agricultural Sustainability Data Hub at Cornell supported by the Ag-Analytics data platform. Cooperating with agricultural and food industry partners and grower associations, the digital hub would serve as a focal point for ag-data sustainability activities, incorporating anonymized data sourced from agricultural service providers, food producers, merchandisers, and retailers. This secure data warehouse will inform sustainability research and provide practical tools and analytics.
Cornell: Joshua Woodard (Dyson School)
EDF: Robert Parkhurst (Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Markets)