Tag: Extension
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Posted on October 15, 2018
New apprenticeship program creates pathway for organic farmers to train skilled workers
The principles and practices of farming are best learned as one would learn any other skilled profession: through experience and training by experts in the […]
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Posted on October 1, 2018
Helping cows keep their cool: Jennifer Van Os collaborates with Rosy-Lane Holsteins on animal welfare research
On hot days, the cows at Rosy-Lane Holsteins are given cool showers while they’re being milked. And the farm’s newborn calves are housed in pairs […]
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Posted on September 24, 2018
Jeff Wyman, longtime entomology professor and extension specialist, dies at 73
Jeff Wyman enjoyed a fulfilling career as a Professor of Entomology at UW-Madison, specializing in Extension-based pest management research in vegetable crops. He chaired the […]
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UW–Madison, apple growers bring data to the orchard
The robot weather station stands sentinel above the deer fence of an apple orchard in the hills near Hell Hollow Road in Richland County. The […]
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CALS reception at World Dairy Expo – Oct. 3
CALS faculty and staff are invited to attend the CALS Reception at World Dairy Expo, which runs 4 – 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3. The […]
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Posted on September 17, 2018
Harvest of Ideas forum to explore how UW–Madison can support organic agriculture in Wisconsin and beyond – Oct. 30-31
Agricultural researchers at UW–Madison and members of Wisconsin’s agricultural community are invited to attend the upcoming Harvest of Ideas forum to explore how the UW–Madison […]
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Sept 16-22 proclaimed Wisconsin Farm Safety & Health Week
Governor Scott Walker recently proclaimed the 75th annual Wisconsin Farm Safety & Health Week to be September 16-22, 2018. See the proclamation below for more […]
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Posted on September 9, 2018
Jeff Endelman receives Early Career Scientist Award from National Association of Plant Breeders
Jeff Endelman, assistant professor of horticulture, was recently honored by the National Association of Plant Breeders with the association’s Early Career Scientist Award. This award recognizes scientists […]
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Posted on September 4, 2018
University Roundtable fall line-up includes David Drake
This fall, the University Roundtable series will feature talks by Susan Robinson, professor of journalism and mass communication; Amy Gilman, director of the Chazen Art […]