The 1,600-acre FAARM research complex will include approximately 660,000 sq ft of agriculture, animal, research/lab, teaching, and office/administration space, as well as housing, visitor center, outreach, and support. The primary objectives of the FAARM project are to: 
• Proactively address opportunities to shape the future of animal agriculture through the world’s most integrated site for agricultural research, education, and outreach.
• Create a Living Agricultural Laboratory to provide an immersive educational experience, basic and applied research opportunities for faculty, a convening space for cross-pollination of sectors and idea generation, and an unparalleled resource for industry in the development of advanced agriculture practices.