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MOSES Organic Field Days
Posted on July 11, 2017The 2017 lineup of MOSES organic field days includes everything from artisanal grain to perennial fruit to workshops for women farmers.
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River Country Pasture Walk Series
Posted on June 12, 2017The River Country RC&D is hosting a series of pasture walks this summer and fall.
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Farms and Food For the Future: CIAS 2016 Annual Report
Posted on June 8, 2017In 2016, CIAS was honored to work with many dedicated partners as we furthered our research, education and outreach in sustainable agriculture and food.
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Wisconsin Farm to School Success Story: Plymouth High School Food Science and Agriculture Center
Posted on February 28, 2017It all started with a small group of educators and a big idea: “What if our high school could grow its own food? What if we could create a state-of-the-art facility and a place for community learning?” recalls Jessica Mella, Plymouth School District’s Nutrition and Wellness Coordinator.
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Wisconsin Farm to School Success Story: Sheboygan Falls Farm to High School
Posted onFarm to school typically conjures images of a young child tasting their first cherry tomato, excitedly digging up a carrot, or squeamishly holding a red wriggler worm. But farm to school can also involve high school agriculture students engaged in hands-on soil science experiments, talented culinary students developing new recipes, and creative entrepreneurs selling produce grown at their schools.
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Organic Agriculture in Wisconsin: 2017 Status Report
Posted onWisconsin is a national leader in organic agriculture. Wisconsin had 1,334 organic farms in 2015, nearly doubling over the last 10 years. This puts our state in a good position to participate in the growing market for organic food, both in the U.S. and across the globe.
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Hazelnut Story Map
Posted on February 22, 2017Universities, agencies, organizations, businesses and growers are partnering to study and build a hazelnut industry in the Upper Midwest. The budding industry needs investment in […]
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Options for Weed Control in Hazelnut Plantings (CIAS Research Brief #98)
Posted onIf the goal is to prevent soil erosion, protect water resources and promote an ecologically diverse wildlife-friendly agro-ecosystem, alternative methods of weed control for hazelnuts are needed.
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Food Sovereignty Symposium and Festival
Posted on February 1, 2017The Food Sovereignty Symposium and Festival will be held March 10-12 on the University of Wisconsin campus and surrounding sites in Madison, Wisconsin. The symposium […]
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Wisconsin Cut Flower Growers School
Posted on December 12, 2016Note: The 2017 Wisconsin Cut Flower Growers School is full. The Wisconsin Cut Flower Growers School is a two-day workshop designed to help new and […]