The University of Arizona

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The Global Institute for Strategic Agriculture in Dry Lands (GISAD)

About Us

The Global Institute for Strategic Agriculture in Dry Lands (GISAD) is a global Institute for education, research, policy, and outreach.

GISAD serves students, researchers, policymakers, and governments in the following areas:

  • Agricultural Technology Innovations
  • Resource Sustainability
  • Markets and Economics
  • Governance and Policy
  • Social Agriculture and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Climate Change Adaptation
  • Strategic Agriculture Modeling, Testing and Implementation
Food SECURITY
Job Creation
sustainability