Purdue, Kearney create ag education, innovation partnership

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University and Kearney, a global management consulting firm, have created a new university-industry partnership.

Their goal is to enhance agricultural research, strengthen industry engagement and build connections with corporate clients and industry partners across the agriculture and food value chain, according to a news release from Purdue.

The team will:

• Develop industry-relevant research.

• Provide thought leadership.

• Prepare students to become future industry leaders through experiential learning opportunities.

“This partnership between Purdue and Kearney represents an exciting opportunity to bring industry and academia together to tackle the real challenges agribusiness professionals face today,” said Scott Downey, professor of agricultural economics and director of the Center for Food and Agricultural Business.

“Kearney’s deep industry knowledge, combined with Purdue’s research expertise and global reputation, allows us to develop practical insights that help agribusiness leaders make better decisions and meaningful learning experiences that help prepare the next generation of industry leaders.”

For more information on Kearney’s agriculture and food sector visit https://tinyurl.com/Kearney-Firm.

To learn more about Purdue’s Center for Food and Agriculture Business visit https://tinyurl.com/Purdue-Agribusiness.