Category: Food Systems
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Posted on August 8, 2007
Cheese from the pasture a hit with consumers
Consumers can taste a difference in cheese made from the milk of cows that graze on pasture, and they like what they taste, according to a study by two University of Wisconsin-Madison professors.
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Organic agriculture field day features field crop and vegetable research
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Arlington Agricultural Research Station will hold its first field day devoted to to organic agricultural production on August 30 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m
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Agronomy/Soils Field Day August 29 Will Cover Research And Current Ag Issues
The 2007 agronomy/soils field day is billed as “tours and exhibits of current crops and soils research,” and there will be plenty of both. But […]
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West Madison Urban Horticulture Field Day Set For Aug. 18
Want to make your green thumb even greener? Stop by the Urban Horticulture Field Day at the University of Wisconsin-Madison”s West Madison Agricultural Research Station, […]
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Posted on July 16, 2007
UW-Madison Dairy Science Hosts Preview Day for High School Seniors and Transfer Students
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Dairy Science invites high school seniors and transfer students interested in exploring an education in dairy science to a preview day on Monday, August 20, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Posted on July 15, 2007
Dairy Science curriculum zeroes in on analytical skills
Dairy science students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will see more wear and tear on the soles of their boots and less on the seats of their pants, thanks to curriculum changes aimed to help students build their technical and analytical skills.
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Posted on July 6, 2007
Soil particles found to boost prion’s capacity to infect
The rogue proteins that cause chronic wasting disease exhibit a dramatic increase in their infectious nature when bound to common soil particles, according to a new study.
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Posted on June 29, 2007
June is Badger Dairy Camp month at UW-Madison
104 youth from four states attended the ninth annual Badger Dairy Camp held on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus June 14-16.
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Posted on June 26, 2007
Major bioenergy initiative takes flight in Midwest
MADISON – A consortium of universities, government laboratories and businesses led by the University of Wisconsin-Madison to explore the vast potential of bioenergy was awarded […]
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Posted on June 7, 2007
Dietetics students help kids make edible jewelry at farmers’ market
Members of the Dietetics and Nutrition Club help kids make edible jewelry from food purchased at the Dane County Farmers Market.