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Organic-grain field day offers ‘tremendous opportunity’ to farmers
A field day and series of talks in a restored rural schoolhouse near Oconomowoc offered expert advice and encouragement for organic farmers and those who […]
Apps for agriculture, the tomato microbiome and more: The summer issue of Grow is ready to read
The summer issue of Grow magazine has landed in mailboxes, and it’s also available online in multiple formats. Feature stories include COVER STORY: ‘App’-riculture | […]
Dame’s rocket, an invasive confused for phlox, is a common sight in Wisconsin
What flowering plant looks a lot like native phlox but blooms during early summer in Wisconsin? It’s a widespread invasive species prized for its beauty […]
CALS redesign-related updates
Many of the recommendations made by the CALS Organizational Redesign committee have been implemented and become part of the college’s day-to-day business. As a result, […]
No eCALS next week
eCALS is taking a break next week due to the July 4 holiday. We won’t be sending a newsletter on Monday, July 8. We’ll return […]
Systems Mapping Lunch and Learn using Plectica Software July 11 hosted by CALS Global
Looking for tools to help clarify your thinking or build shared understanding with collaborators around an issue, project or solution? Trying to figure out how […]
Wisconsin Invasive Plant Management on Roadsides Workshops offered this summer
Contact: Mark Renz, mrenz@wisc.edu Invasive plants have been shown to impact Wisconsin’s economy, environment and human health. Roadsides are a key area where these unwanted plants […]
Employee well-being lunch and learn: Living the active life – July 22
A well-being lunch and learn entitled “Living the active life” will take place on Monday, July 22. The presentation will cover the benefits of exercise […]
Applications for Force for Positive Change Awards due Sept. 15
The Force for Positive Change Award application is now open. At least six $10,000 prizes will be awarded to incorporated enterprises with a social mission […]
VCRGE internal call for proposals: Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) program 2020
The Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) program is designed to encourage the development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative approaches to STEM graduate […]