2020 Water for Food Global Conference

Cultivating Innovation: The Next Decade

October 7-9: Cornhusker Marriott Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

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10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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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.

News & Events

Mar 30, 2020

Integrated territorial intelligence systems in the management of water resources

AIBA Rural Magazine

Mar 26, 2020

Interview with Everardo Mantovani

AIBA Rural Magazine

Mar 17, 2020

COVID-19: DWFI Announcement

Pursuing our Mission, Supporting Public Health

Apr 02 2020

DWFI Research Forum (postponed) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Apr 08 2020

Water Seminar Series - Know Your Well Project 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Apr 22 2020

Water Seminar Series - Understand Your Water Resource with Groundwater Modeling 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM Hall Auditorium (Room 107) On Nebraska East Campus

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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.

The Nebraska Water Center is part of the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute. It is one of 54 Water Resources Research Institutes across the U.S., designated by Congress in 1964, to advance water research, teaching and extension throughout the state.

Nebraska Water Center

The Water Sciences Laboratory, part of the Nebraska Water Center, pursues advanced water quality testing and research for Nebraska and hundreds of clients throughout the U.S.

Water Sciences Laboratory

The Water Sciences Laboratory, part of the Nebraska Water Center, pursues advanced water quality testing and research for Nebraska and hundreds of clients throughout the U.S.

Our staff and affiliated faculty are engaged in water and food security projects in 77 countries worldwide.

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Our 172 strategic partnerships include academia, government, private industry, NGOs and farmers.

Our 9 global conferences convene leaders to share best practices and expertise in science, technology and policy.