Category: Economic and Community Development
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Posted on April 23, 2013
Classes in the park unite middle schoolers with college students, nature
Trish O’Kane had reached a dead end. It was her first day teaching a capstone course in environmental studies at the Nelson Institute, and she […]
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Posted on April 12, 2013
CALS seeks nominations for honorary recognition, alumni and service awards
The University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences invites nominations for its 2013 Honorary Recognition Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Distinguished Alumni Award. The awards recognize individuals […]
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Posted on April 8, 2013
CALS community invited to participate in CALS Week 2013
One day each spring the UW Stock Pavilion opens its doors to hundreds of fourth grade students visiting campus to attend the annual CALS Day […]
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Posted on April 7, 2013
UW Day at the Capitol showcases research, innovation
Seven-year-old Garrett Wink of DeForest didn’t know at first what to make of the big-fanged, sharp-clawed creature he saw on the table. The stuffed badger […]
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Posted on February 26, 2013
UW–Madison, UW–Extension and UW Colleges Day comes to the Capitol
Engaging exhibits and special demonstrations will bring opportunities for learning and collaboration as part of UW-Madison, UW-Extension and UW Colleges Day at the State Capitol […]
- Posted on February 19, 2013
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Posted on January 23, 2013
Despite drought, heat and higher costs, state farm income was second highest ever
Despite the challenges brought on by prolonged drought and record-breaking heat, Wisconsin farmers earned $3 billion in net farm income in 2012, the second highest […]
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Posted on November 20, 2012
Talk examines American Indian agriculture and food systems
American Indian tribes have plenty of challenges when it comes to food and food systems, says Dan Cornelius, ranging from environmental threats to traditional crops […]
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Posted on November 9, 2012
UW contingent among Kavli Frontiers of Science fellows
Four members of the UW–Madison faculty have been selected as Kavli Frontiers of Science fellows, and were invited to participate in the Kavli Foundation’s Frontiers […]
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Posted on October 22, 2012
Helping women help themselves in India
A little assistance can go a long way. That’s the lesson learned from multiple trips by CALS dairy experts to the state of Uttar Pradesh […]