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CIAS 2018-19 Annual Report
In 2018-19, CIAS engaged in participatory research driven by the needs of small and medium Wisconsin farms and related businesses. Not only does this participatory approach help us identify potential…
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Whose Food, Whose Land? Conversation on Global Food Sovereignty
Please join the Department of Community and Environmental Sociology and UW-Madison Global Health Institute – GHI for a panel discussion on global food sovereignty, followed by a reception. Panel speakers:…
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Organic pasture management and soil health
Materials and videos from CIAS "train the trainer" events on organic dairy pasture management are available!
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Wisconsin Farmers Union Convention
Wisconsin Farmers Union’s annual gathering is headed to Central Wisconsin this year, with a new and improved schedule that promises grassroots engagement and plenty of time for networking! For more…
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2020 OGRAIN Winter Conference
The fifth annual conference for those interested in organic grain production in the Upper Midwest will feature 25+ expert farmers, researchers and industry representatives sharing their knowledge, along with ample…
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Savanna Institute’s Perennial Farm Gathering
This year’s Perennial Farm Gathering will feature keynote speaker Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquín (President and CEO of Regenerative Agriculture Alliance), panels and workshops with Midwest agroforestry experts, perennial food and beverage tastings,…
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Green Lands Blue Waters Conference
THEME: OVER, UNDER, THROUGH to CLC – strong partners, new allies, and fresh perspectives moving continuous living cover (CLC) farming forward. The way we farm can be the solution to…
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2019 CIAS mini-grants support eleven student research projects
The 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?
UW-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…
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Grant Programs and Financial Options for Farmers and Food Entrepreneurs: Iowa County
Are you looking for ways to develop your innovative agricultural business? Can farmers improve profit by capturing more from the consumer? Is expanding the farm the only opportunity to increase…