UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA NEWS AND EVENTS RESOURCES DONATE NOW READ OUR MISSION SEE OUR WORK ANNUAL REPORT 2021 EXPLORE OUR CONFERENCES MEET OUR PEOPLE TOGGLE SEARCH 2021 Annual Report now available FY 2021 (JULY 1, 2020 TO JUNE 30, 2021) VIEW THE REPORT Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute The Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska works to address the global challenge of achieving food security with less stress on water resources through water management in agricultural and food systems. Achieving our Mission Together with our wide network of faculty, students, postdoctoral researchers, partners, advisers and other stakeholders, we work collaboratively to achieve our shared goals — and put knowledge into action. Read our vision and mission. Developing Solutions We develop solutions to water and food security challenges by advancing research, policy and technological innovations. We share knowledge, and foster the next generation of leaders in this complex effort. See our work. Leading the Conversation The Water for Food Global Conference is a forum for conversation and collaboration, bringing together experts and thought leaders from around the world to help find solutions to water and food security challenges. Explore our conferences. Daugherty Water for Food Podcast Since 2010, the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska has worked toward one goal: a food and water secure world — one in which global food security is ensured without compromising the use of water to meet other essential human and environmental needs. To amplify the voices of those making waves in this space, DWFI has created the Daugherty Water for Food Podcast. LISTEN NOW News & Events NOV 18, 2021 Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute releases 2021 annual report NOV 16, 2021 DWFI releases Rwanda smallholder irrigation ecosystem map based on dozens of discovery interviews OCT 27, 2021 How Does Water Management in Nebraska Vary from Rwanda? No Upcoming Events All News & Events Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute Fund Donate Now Working Together in Water Research The Nebraska Water Center and its Water Sciences Laboratory are part of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute, focusing on Nebraska’s water management and water quality measurements. Nebraska Water Center Water Sciences Laboratory 77 Our staff and affiliated faculty are engaged in water and food security projects in 77 countries worldwide. 172 Our 172 strategic partnerships include academia, government, private industry, NGOs and farmers. 9 Our 9 global conferences convene leaders to share best practices and expertise in science, technology and policy. COOKIE USAGE: The University of Nebraska uses cookies to give you the best online experience. By clicking "I Agree" and/or continuing to use this website without adjusting your browser settings, you accept the use of cookies. PRIVACY SETTINGS I ACCEPT × Footer QUICK LINKS CONTACT US NEWS CAREERS CAMPUSES UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT KEARNEY UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN NEBRASKA COLLEGE OF TECHNICAL AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA Giving matters and it's easy. Make a gift through the University of Nebraska Foundation SIGN-UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER © 2021 UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA BOARD OF REGENTS ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION ONLINE PRIVACY STATEMENT