Category: Economic and Community Development
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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 […]
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Posted on October 18, 2012
New farm-to-school project aims to make it easier for public schools to serve WI vegetables
A lot of parents want their kids’ schools to serve more fresh and local food for lunch, and schools would like to oblige, but that’s […]
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Posted on October 14, 2012
UW Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmer school offers classes and mentoring at sites across the state
If you’re in the process of setting up a dairy or livestock operation or hope to do so, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has a class […]
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Posted on October 8, 2012
“Class-grass” concerts celebrate the culture of agriculture
The Madison “class-grass” band Graminy, which blends bluegrass and classical music traditions, will perform two concerts cosponsored by the UW-Madison Center for Integrated […]