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CIAS, Tribal partners awarded $10 million USDA grant for collaborative effort working to support Native American foodways in Great Lakes region
Posted on August 13, 2024The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS), in collaboration with Tribal partners, has launched a significant initiative aimed at supporting Native American food traditions and […]
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Food systems centers across the US
Posted on May 31, 2024Wonder what is happening in agriculture and food systems research at other Universities and Colleges? A new interactive map can connect you. This may be […]
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First Nations Development Institute Announces 2025-2026 Native Agriculture & Food Systems Scholarship
Posted on May 12, 2025NAFSI Scholarship Overview At First Nations, we believe reclaiming control over local food systems is a critical step toward ensuring the long-lasting health and economic […]
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Announcing the INFAS Food Systems Fellowship (INFAS-FSF)
Posted on May 6, 2025The Inter-Institutional Network for Food, Agriculture & Sustainability (INFAS) isexcited to launch the INFAS Food Systems Fellowship (INFAS-FSF) — a new programdesigned to support graduate […]
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PhD Exit Seminar: Just Transitions in Animal Agriculture: Visions for the Future and Solidarity Building in the U.S. Midwest
Posted on April 22, 2025Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM CT Location: Science Hall, Room 140 – 550 N. Park St., Madison, WI Or […]
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2025 CIAS Graduate Student Summer Research Mini-Grant Call for Proposals
Posted on April 18, 2025The Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS) invites UW-Madison graduate student applications for our summer research mini-grant program, which is made possible through a generous […]
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Fellowship Opportunity: The Organic Center’s 2025 Science Fellowship Program
Posted on April 16, 2025The Organic Center is excited to announce the 2025 Science Program Fellowship in partnership with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). This unique opportunity is designed for […]
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Civil Rights Activism and Agriculture: A Family that Kept the Land – Lecture and Reception
Posted on April 15, 2025Community and Environmental Sociology Presents: Reverend Wendell Paris, Mr. George Paris, and Mrs. Alice Paris Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Time: 5:00pm CST – lecture, reception to […]
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New study finds that 80% of Americans attend farmers markets, underscores local food demand
Posted on March 19, 2025(Originally published on CALS News) A newly published national survey provides valuable insights into the significance of farmers markets, with particular relevance to Wisconsin’s strong agricultural tradition. […]
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Virtual Town Hall: Climate and the Future of Agriculture featuring CIAS Director Dr. Erin Silva | Great Lakes Now
Posted on March 18, 2025Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Time: 6:00pm CST Location: Virtual Join Great Lakes Now and Weathered for a lively discussion and multimedia event all about the future of […]
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The Time is Now: Making the Case for Diversification of Agricultural Production
Posted on March 11, 2025An Open Letter to the USDA Dear Secretary Rollins: As farmers and leaders in our communities across the country, we share urgent goals: profitable cropsgrown […]
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Finding Your Future In Food Systems
Posted on March 10, 2025Are you an emerging food systems professional? Are you in career transition, seeking a job in community food work? This series is for you! Finding Your […]