Category: 2 – Departments-Sections
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Posted on March 9, 2023
The (New) House That Dairy Built
When it was first constructed in 1951, Babcock Hall — UW’s beloved producer of ice cream, cheese, and other famous dairy goods — was […]
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A Tasteful New Babcock Dairy Logo
To make way for the Babcock Hall remodel, the dairy plant had to shut down production for more than three years. Fortunately, a large […]
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Pathways to Immunity
Jing Fan recalls the first science experiment she ever performed. She was a kindergartener in Beijing, China, and her class made glue out of […]
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From Hardship to Hope
Leon Statz used to get stressed about almost everything on his Sauk County farm. He worried about the weather, the bills, the crops. And […]
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First Impressions and Future Successes
It’s been a little more than half a year since I joined CALS, and I’d like to share some thoughts and impressions as a […]
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Five Counterintuitive Facts for the Conscientious Lawn Owner
Healthy lawns can prevent phosphorus from entering lakes and streams, where it causes problematic algal blooms. Phosphorus is an important element for plant growth. […]
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Full Plates for Food Justice
Gwen Kelley BS’22 learned to cook by her mother’s side, amid the scents and seasonings of Thai curries, vegetable lasagna, and spanakopita. Those experiences […]
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Can Goats Take a Bite Out of Invasive Plants?
On a walk through the woods in Wisconsin, you might expect to see a few squirrels, a variety of birds, and maybe even a […]
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Native Knowledge Revitalized
On a frigid February afternoon, around 60 UW students gather near Dejope Residence Hall on the west end of campus. Their modern gear protects […]
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A Win-Win-Win in Hawaii
Carefully placed no-fishing zones can help fish populations thrive. And these zones, despite restricting where fishing is allowed, can help the fishing industry prosper […]
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Farmers Markets as Community Builders
It’s a Saturday morning at the farmers market. You check in with the grower at your favorite tomato stand, stop to enjoy the folk […]
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Food Flaw Fighters
In The Promise of Safe Food for Billions (Grow, Fall 2021), Jori Skalitzky BS’22 highlighted a new food safety product called D-Tox, which was […]