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Nominations due April 12 for Cooperative Extension planning groups
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Nominations due April 12 for Cooperative Extension planning groups

UW Extension is accepting nominations and self-nominations of faculty, staff, volunteers and others interested in participating in the “nEXT Generation” Cooperative Extension planning project.

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Dean VandenBosch and the Equity and Diversity Committee to host a workshop on improving our community
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Dean VandenBosch and the Equity and Diversity Committee to host a workshop on improving our community

In a message to the CALS community last week, Dean Kate VandenBosch and Equity and Diversity Committee chair Ahna Skop emphasized that it is everyone’s […]

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11th
Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas draws on the increasing power of citizen science
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Wisconsin Breeding Bird Atlas draws on the increasing power of citizen science

Slipping into a patch of woods in western Dane County, Jim Berkelman ignores the swarming mosquitoes and strains to sort through the early- morning chatter […]

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11th
Still time to nominate: Honorary Recognition awards
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Still time to nominate: Honorary Recognition awards

Nominations are open until April 29 for the 2016 College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Honorary Recognition Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Distinguished Alumni Award. […]

Apr
11th
Application deadline extended for associate dean for extension and outreach position
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Application deadline extended for associate dean for extension and outreach position

The application deadline for the associate dean for extension and outreach position, which will be vacated by John Shutske on July 1, has been extended […]

Apr
11th
Phil Pellitteri, Ray Guries and Gene Smalley honored by Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council
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Phil Pellitteri, Ray Guries and Gene Smalley honored by Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council

Three CALS scientists were recently recognized for their contributions to urban forestry by the Wisconsin Urban Forestry Council. Ray Guries, emeritus professor of forest and wildlife […]

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11th
Federal Funding Opportunities
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Federal Funding Opportunities

Federal funding opportunities from the week of April 4th – April 8th DHS Domestic Nuclear Detection Office: Academic Research Initiative (ARI) Modification 4 DOD Medical Simulation […]

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11th
2016 specialty crop block grant RFP
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2016 specialty crop block grant RFP

DATCP is now accepting applications for the 2016 Specialty Crop Block Grant.  There has been significant changes in the format from previous years so please […]

Apr
11th
Non-Federal Funding Opportunities
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Non-Federal Funding Opportunities

Selected opportunities from CALS’ listing of non-federal funding opportunities in agriculture, life sciences and related fields. View and search the entire list (updated weekly!). 2016 […]

Apr
11th
USDA announces $3.8 million available to help producers transition to organic farming
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USDA announces $3.8 million available to help producers transition to organic farming

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $3.8 million to support research, education, and extension projects […]

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