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  • Posted on March 9, 2023
    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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    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 […]

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    CALS Research Briefs for Spring 2023

      How Telomeres Stay Tidy Telomeres provide vital protection for the ends of human chromosomes. However, these defensive caps degrade over time through the process […]

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    “The 608” Has Outgrown Itself

      The region represented by the 608 area code encompasses the south central and southwest parts of Wisconsin and is home to cities such as […]