Tyler J. Lark, Ph.D.  |  Agricultural Land Systems


"Science That Inspires Solutions"

I'm a scientist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where I lead research on U.S. agricultural land use and sustainability with the goal of advancing climate action, agricultural productivity, and ecosystem conservation. 

I'm passionate about using research and policy to address to our nation’s most pressing agroecological challenges and working together to co-produce trusted science that inspires solutions. Read more... 


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My research integrates satellite and producer-reported spatial data with agroecological modeling and policy analyses to answer questions about our landscapes and the food, energy, and conservation systems they support.  View my publications and research for more!

Monitoring the landscape and implications for climate, water, and wildlife

Advancing the science on regenerative practices and sustainable bioenergy

Supporting federal farm, renewable energy, and private sector policies

As the child of two teachers, I grew up immersed in and enamored with education and have been teaching formally and informally ever since.  I still revel in getting to engage learners of all backgrounds today - if you need a guest lecturer or event speaker, feel free to reach out.


I am committed to translating science into action and engage deeply with the public and policymakers to advance our shared understanding, reach, and impact.   See some of the products here.

Former croplands could be ‘sweet spot’ for renewable-energy production (8/30/2024)

Tens of millions of acres of cropland lie abandoned, study shows (6/8/2024)

Making Flying Cleaner (5/2/2024) 

Get in touch at lark@wisc.edu