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Hazelnut Story Map
Universities, agencies, organizations, businesses and growers are partnering to study and build a hazelnut industry in the Upper Midwest. The budding industry needs investment in infrastructure, genetics and propagation, best…
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Options for Weed Control in Hazelnut Plantings (CIAS Research Brief #98)
If 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
The 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 focuses on Indigenous and broader…
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Wisconsin Cut Flower Growers School
Note: 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 beginning growers learn the ins…
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Evaluation of Manure Storage Capital Projects in the Yahara River Watershed
Better understanding the impact of livestock manure on water quality can inform clear, long-term manure management goals for the Yahara Watershed to reduce phosphorus loading from livestock manure.
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WI School for Beginning Market Growers
The Wisconsin School for Beginning Market Growers, a three-day workshop for anyone planning to start a fresh market vegetable farm, will be offered January 6-8.
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National Domestic Fair Trade Conference: Fair Trade and Racial Justice in Our Agricultural Supply Chain
In an effort to connect stakeholders throughout the agricultural supply chain, the Domestic Fair Trade Association has hosted an annual meeting every year since the birth of the organization. This…
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Growing Midwestern Tree Nut Businesses: Five Case Studies
The Midwest is home to some successful nut businesses, and expanding tree nut production in this region can potentially increase the sustainability of agriculture and food systems.
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CIAS Harvest Dinner: The Future of Organic Food and Farming
Join CIAS for an evening celebrating Wisconsin's organic agriculture at the Harvest Dinner on Saturday, November 5.
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Hard Cider in the North Central Region: Industry Survey Findings and Opportunities for Rural Development
Hard cider, a beverage rooted in America’s past, has reemerged as a potentially fruitful business opportunity for modern day orchardists and entrepreneurs. As part of an North Central Regional Center…