Overview

Regulatory science is a critical component to the responsible advancement of plant science and agricultural-use technologies, whether an agricultural trait, pesticide, crop protectant or microbial product. NC State’s Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science in Agriculture (CERSA) is an international resource to advance regulatory science in agriculture. Under the umbrella of N.C. PSI, CERSA is collaborating with state and federal agencies, private industry, commodity groups, growers and producers, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and academics to advance regulatory science in agriculture through education, research and engagement. CERSA is co-led by NC State and Louisiana State University. It provides undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education training in regulatory science and as well as workshops and sponsored research for the advancement of regulatory science in agriculture. Our Mission is to become a national and international resource for furthering excellence in regulatory science in agriculture and build a workforce with the skills to make, inform and follow agricultural regulatory guidelines.