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Green Lands Blue Waters Conference
Posted on October 24, 2019THEME: OVER, UNDER, THROUGH to CLC – strong partners, new allies, and fresh perspectives moving continuous living cover (CLC) farming forward. The way we farm […]
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2019 CIAS mini-grants support eleven student research projects
Posted on September 17, 2019The CIAS graduate student mini-grant program supports summer research projects on sustainable agriculture and food.
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How Does Organic Management on Dairy Farms Affect Pastures and Soils?
Posted on August 27, 2019UW-Madison researchers explored whether limitations on the inputs allowed in organic farming may result in differences in plant-soil dynamics compared to conventional dairy operations, necessitating different grazing techniques. They found relevant scientific literature to be scarce.
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Grant Programs and Financial Options for Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs: Iowa County
Posted on August 21, 2019Are you looking for ways to develop your innovative agricultural business? Can farmers improve profit by capturing more from the consumer? Is expanding the farm […]
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Grant Programs and Financial Options for Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs: Marshfield
Posted onAre you looking for ways to develop your innovative agricultural business? Can farmers improve profit by capturing more from the consumer? Is expanding the farm […]
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Turning Grain into Dough: Farm Financial Management for Organic Grain and Crop Rotation
Posted onAs of 2019 the five-year average farm gate price of organic corn in the U.S. is around $9 per bushel while the average for conventional corn has been about $3.50. Is it any wonder that some farmers are looking at what it takes to transition to certified organic production?
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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.