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NIFA Funding Opportunity: Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
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NIFA Funding Opportunity: Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of $17.6 million in grants focused on organic […]

Dec
28th
You’re invited: ARS Awards Reception and Dinner – Jan. 24
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You’re invited: ARS Awards Reception and Dinner – Jan. 24

The Agricultural Research Stations would like to invite you to the annual Agricultural Research Stations Recognition Awards Reception and Dinner. The event will take place on […]

Dec
28th
Daniel Carter, former CALS Board of Visitors chair, dies at 87
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Daniel Carter, former CALS Board of Visitors chair, dies at 87

Daniel Carter, a savvy cheese marketer and longtime supporter of CALS, died on Dec. 19, 2017. He was 87. Born on March 17, 1930, Carter […]

Dec
22nd
CALS In the News for the Week of Dec. 16 – Dec. 22
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CALS In the News for the Week of Dec. 16 – Dec. 22

Women Are Invited to Give Fewer Talks Than Men at Top U.S. Universities  The Atlantic, 12/18/2017 Quoted: Jo Handelsman, Plant Pathology Bugs may be causing a […]

Dec
22nd
Information about publishing recorded teaching hours from 2016-17
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Information about publishing recorded teaching hours from 2016-17

The following message was sent to UW–Madison faculty and instruction academic staff from the Office of the Provost on Dec. 21. All Faculty and Instructional […]

Dec
21st
USDA seeks applications for $10 million in Conservation Innovation Grants
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USDA seeks applications for $10 million in Conservation Innovation Grants

The USDA is offering grants for innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest $10 million in […]

Dec
21st
Gary Grossen honored with Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association award
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Gary Grossen honored with Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association award

Gary Grossen, a cheesemaker at the Babcock Hall Dairy Plant, is one of nine individuals recently selected to receive an award from the Wisconsin Cheese […]

Dec
20th
USDA seeks applications for $10 million in conservation innovation grants
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USDA seeks applications for $10 million in conservation innovation grants

USDA is offering grants for innovative ideas for conservation strategies and technologies. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) plans to invest $10 million in the […]

Dec
18th
Agenda for CALS Equity and Diversity Committee meeting – Dec. 21
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Agenda for CALS Equity and Diversity Committee meeting – Dec. 21

The CALS Equity and Diversity Committee is meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. – noon in 250 Agricultural Hall. View the agenda.

Dec
18th
$20 million matching gift supports student scholarships, faculty excellence
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$20 million matching gift supports student scholarships, faculty excellence

Two of UW–Madison’s top fundraising priorities received a significant boost today as donors John and Tashia Morgridge announced a new $20 million gift to the […]

Dec
18th