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Special Hatch Call for Multidisciplinary Research Proposals
Posted on August 1, 2019CIAS invites faculty in CALS and SoHE to submit multidisciplinary research projects addressing the sustainability of agricultural and food systems.
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UW Organic Agriculture Research Field Day
Posted on July 24, 2019N695 Hopkins Road, Arlington, WI This field day will highlight organic research conducted at UW–Madison, including optimizing equipment and production practices for organic no-till production; […]
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Organic Vegetable Research Showcase
Posted onPlease join the Seed to Kitchen Collaborative for an organic vegetable variety field day at the West Madison Agricultural Research Station, 8502 Mineral Point Road, […]
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Milk with Dignity
Posted onMilk with Dignity is a worker-centered social responsibility campaign. The first of its kind in the dairy industry, Milk with Dignity defines and enacts a system of fair labor standards for milk produced for Ben & Jerry’s.
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Rotationally Raised: Making Small Grains Work
Posted on July 23, 2019Join Practical Farmers of Iowa in the beautiful Wisconsin Dells to learn about growing small grains and the benefits of an extended rotation! Twelve breakout […]
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5th Annual Farm to Flavor Event
Posted on July 19, 2019Every meal begins with a seed, and every agricultural seed carries a ten-thousand-year legacy of co-evolution between people and plants. Plant breeders dedicate their careers […]
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Cover Crops on the Intensive Market Farm
Posted on June 5, 2019This updated publication is meant to serve as a practical guide to using cover crops on small- to moderate-size fresh market vegetable operations. Cover crops are especially vital on organic vegetable farms, and the recommendations in this report are appropriate for a certified organic grower.
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Season Extension: Hoop Houses, Low Tunnels and Cold Frames
Posted on May 13, 2019Learn a range of proven techniques to extend the traditional growing season through winter in the Upper Midwest. The first half of the workshop will […]
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Growing Food in Urban Areas
Posted onThis workshop will cover the unique opportunities and challenges in urban farming and large-scale gardening. The instructors will walk participants through farm and garden planning, […]
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Container Farms: Unique Structures for Growing Vegetables
Posted onFifteen percent of the world’s food is grown in cities, but not all of it is grown in the ground. Learn how container farms are […]