Category: Food Systems
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Posted on August 8, 2007
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.
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Posted on May 10, 2007
200-mile Antigo-to-Madison bike ride will raise funds to educate beginning dairy and livestock farmers
On June 10th, a couple of dozen intrepid bicyclists will pump up their tires and roll out of the driveway of a farm northwest of Antigo to begin the 4th annual Ride to Farm. They have two objectives. One is to ride the 200-mile ride to Madison in time for a June 12 appearance at the state FFA convention. The other goal – the real purpose of the trip – is to raise endowment funds and awareness for the Wisconsin School for Beginning Dairy and Livestock Farmers.
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Posted on April 30, 2007
2007 Field days at UW-Madison Agricultural Research Stations
Below is a list of 2007 events currently scheduled at the UW-Madison Agricultural Research Stations. For more information about any event, call the station involved. […]
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Posted on April 17, 2007
Farm Fresh Atlas Makes It Easy To Find Locally Grown Food
Whether you want to stock your pantry or dine out, the 2007 Southern Wisconsin Farm Fresh Atlas makes it easy to buy and eat locally grown food.