The CALS community is invited to attend the annual Agricultural Research Station Recognition Awards Reception on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53706. The event is set to take place in the Multicultural Greek Council Room, but please also check TITU upon arrival.

2:00 p.m. – ARS Recognition Awards reception
2:45 p.m. – ARS Recognition Awards presentations
3:00 p.m. – Appetizers and cake

This year’s recipients of the Agricultural Research Station Recognition Awards include:

• Tom Crenshaw, Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences – Recognition Award for Research
• Kevin Depies, Ritchie Implement (farm equipment distributor) – Recognition Award for Service
• Troy Fishler, Hancock Agricultural Research Station – Recognition Award for ARS Staff

Please send your RSVP before Jan. 10 to Jane Cahoon at (608) 697- 2659 or jane.cahoon@wisc.edu.