CENTER FOR GREENHOUSE GAS MANAGEMENT
IN AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
The Expertise of Texas A&M and a New Paradigm in Greenhouse Gas Management
Established in 2023, the Center for Greenhouse Gas Management in Agriculture and Forestry is a joint initiative between Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M University.
Our primary goals are to leverage the world-class agricultural expertise of Texas A&M to find innovative solutions, implement climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices, and contribute to the sustainability and resilience of our vast agricultural and forestry resources.
We aim to achieve these goals regionally, nationally, and globally through supporting research, outreach, and educational activities.
Mission
- Foster expert collaborations across Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M University System to enhance existing agricultural programs.
- Position Texas as the national leader in the discovery and adoption of climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices.
Vision
- The most collaborative carbon and greenhouse gas program in the world, whose advances benefit industry, its participants and the environment.
- Enhanced research infrastructure.
- Increased ability of Texans to make informed decisions about carbon and greenhouse gas associated with agriculture and forestry.
Faculty
Nithya Rajan, Ph.D.
Director
Nithya Rajan, Director of the Texas A&M Center for Greenhouse Gas Management in Agriculture and Forestry, is a Professor of Agronomy and Agroecology in the Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, Bryan-College Station.
Collaborate with the Center for Greenhouse Gas Management in Agriculture and Forestry
The Center for Greenhouse Gas Management in Agriculture and Forestry invites researchers, industry leaders, and policymakers to join us in our efforts to develop sustainable agricultural and forestry practices. Your expertise and partnership can help us drive impactful projects and pioneering research.
Please fill out this form to begin a conversation about collaborating with the center, and share about how you’re leading your field of expertise:
Built Upon Generous Support: The Hood Family Foundation Endowment
The Center for Greenhouse Gas Management in agriculture and Forestry was partially established by a $5 million gift of support from John Hood, Ph.D., and his wife, Sally Hood.
This significant contribution from the Hood Foundation will support initiatives of the center and provide crucial seed grants for groundbreaking research and early career researchers.
The endowment will continue to be instrumental in advancing our mission across research, outreach, and education, paving the way for innovative solutions and a sustainable future.
