The Association of 1890 Research Directors (ARD) is the federation of the nineteen (19) autonomous 1890 land grant universities that provides coordination of research initiatives among member 1890 Institutions in cooperation
with federal, state and private partners.
Agriculture Research Infrastructure Initiative
** Click the link above to access documents about this initiative. **
The ARD MISSION
The ARD is integrally involved in creating a society where all people have opportunities for wholesome living and learning through responsible pursuits of their goals and aspirations. To accomplish this, the food and agricultural research mission of the
ARD is to:
- Provide visionary and enlightened leadership to member institutions as they continually address issues impacting their ability to provide innovative solutions to the food and agricultural research challenges facing the state, region, nation and world-at-large.
Primary attention is given to a broad-based research agenda and institutions' capabilities in targeted areas that address the needs of all people in society but in particular, those who are socio-economically deprived.
1890 Land-Grant Universities Website
Watch the 1890 Land-Grant 130th Anniversary Video
Watch 130th Anniversary Celebration for 1890s Universities Webinar
Watch the ARD 40th Anniversary Video - password for video: 1577_ard