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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]