{"id":82457,"date":"2026-06-01T08:39:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T12:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/?page_id=82457"},"modified":"2026-06-02T06:49:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T10:49:10","slug":"strategicplan2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/psi\/strategicplan2\/","title":{"rendered":"Accelerating Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Remaining true to the mission, vision and values that have guided our efforts from the start, the N.C. PSI 2025-30 Strategic Plan: Accelerating Innovation marks an evolution in our efforts to drive agricultural innovation through interdisciplinary plant sciences research, education and outreach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building on the tremendous momentum generated since the launch of our 2020-25 roadmap and the 2022 opening of the state-of-the-art Plant Sciences Building at NC State University, the plan focuses on refining our efforts to ensure we remain agile, responsive and relevant in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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‘Evolution, Not Revolution’<\/h2>

N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative Executive Director shares insights into new strategic plan and answers key questions about forces shaping initiative\u2019s future.

\u201cSince the doors of NC State University\u2019s Plant Sciences Building opened in 2022, the initiative has become a bustling hub of interdisciplinary innovation, workforce development and extension outreach, making a measurable impact on agriculture both in North Carolina and beyond,\u201d he says. 

\u201cNow is the time to look forward.\u201d
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Adrian Percy, North Carolina Plant Sciences Initiative executive director<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To create a healthier, resilient and more prosperous future through plant sciences innovation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To solve grand challenges in agriculture and the environment in North Carolina and beyond through interdisciplinary science, workforce development and partnerships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n