The utility of satellite data is dependent upon the data that are used to develop the methods and validate the results. For NASA Acres to produce the farm-relevant agriculture information that our Collaborators are asking for, farm data are necessary. Farmers have spoken repeatedly about their concerns over sharing data, and we have listened.

The utility of satellite data is dependent upon the data that are used to develop the methods and validate the results. For NASA Acres to produce the farm-relevant agriculture information that our Collaborators are asking for, farm data are necessary. Farmers have spoken repeatedly about their concerns over sharing data, and we have listened.

NASA Acres is committed to supporting a stable agricultural workforce. We support the recruitment and training of scholars and agriculture professionals through internships, mentoring, toolkits, research, and seed grants that elevate transformative and sustainable opportunities through workforce development. Consortium partners are provided leadership development and resources that create, sustain, and retain a viable workforce that meets the needs of the current and future workforce.