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Dr. Laura Johnson is Chief Science Officer (CSO) at the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD), making Michigan the first state in the country to include this type of position within its agricultural department. She heads a brand-new Office of Agricultural Science and Research, demonstrating MDARD's commitment to fostering improved environmental outcomes while sustaining agricultural resiliency through the implementation of adaptive, science-backed strategies. Laura is a leading expert on agricultural conservation and Great Lakes water quality, having previously directed the National Center for Water Quality Research at Heidelberg University in Ohio for nearly a decade.
