There simply aren't enough of either to implement all the projects we can devise. Yet, the scientists have established many of the frontier scientific discoveries. The course of the animal industries is being influenced by our work and the teaching of our results. At stake is the farm economy of Ohio. Through impact research, we are leading in the learning of important features of animal production and product development.
Relevance is a key criterion in choosing our research questions.
Affordability becomes a second measure of the pursuit of a research question. Sincere appreciation is expressed to all directors and executives of the commodity organizations responsible for these check-off funding ventures. Industry support comes into play as well, often at much higher funding ranges. Faculty are keen to nurture relationships with members of industry who understand the importance of our alliances. Farmers, agri-industry representatives, and professional advisors to agriculturalists also owe a debt to the commodity groups and companies who support research.