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South of the Colorful Clouds
Posted on February 15, 2013China’s Yunnan province, home to some of the world’s most remote and distinctive ecological communities, is facing growing pressure to develop with the rest of the country. A UW–Chinese collaboration run through CALS sends researchers to explore how best to preserve biodiversity and foster sustainable livelihoods in the region.
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The Locavore School
Posted onA program with deep roots at CALS helps school districts around Wisconsin serve fruits, vegetables and other goods from local farmers—and introduces children to the joys and benefits of healthy eating.
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Seeds of Greatness
Posted onWhen she first came to UW from Manitowoc, Ashya Kaderabek-Vela already knew she loved genetics, in part for the answers genetics seem to hold in […]
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Coping with the Climate
Posted onFor Wisconsin farmers dealing with wild swings in weather, adaptation is the key.
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Class Act: Shelbi Jentz and “Slow” Learner
Posted onShelbi Jentz knew that CALS would open her eyes to new ideas, but she didn’t think a whole new way of eating would be one of them.
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“Red Barns” Go Green
Posted onSustainable farms need sustainable buildings—and a CALS professor provides an option
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Catch up with … Michelle Moyer BS’05 Genetics, Plant Pathology
Posted onBS’05 Genetics, Plant Pathology
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Hunting for Beginners
Posted onBy presenting a fresh vision of the sport to new audiences, a program aims to stem an alarming drop in hunters
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Qatar: More water for the desert—and beyond
Posted onQatar’s reserves of oil and natural gas make it one of the richest countries in the world—except when it comes to water. The desert nation is notably low on water, and what little it has often is salty.