Category: Economic and Community Development
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Posted on July 7, 2023
Representative Science
Judith Simcox can trace the course of her research career all the way back to high school. Her class was given an assignment to […]
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CALS Beyond Campus
Summer is in full, fabulous bloom on the UW campus. The beauty of this place could tempt us to keep our focus here and […]
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One Step Ahead of Wisconsin’s Weather
Wisconsin weather has grown increasingly unpredictable and extreme since the 1950s. The rapid shift poses difficult challenges for farmers, researchers, and the public. But […]
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The Food Label Effect
Use the term “genetically engineered food,” chances are you’ll spark a debate. Some praise its societal benefits — lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduced […]
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Research Fellowship Aims to Diversify the Brewing Industry
“There’s so much more that goes into brewing beer than just the ingredients,” says Tony Bugher, president of the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company. The […]
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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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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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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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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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“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 […]
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Five Decades of Student Support
The first time the Wisconsin Agricultural and Life Sciences Alumni Association (WALSAA) awarded undergraduate scholarships, back in 1974, it dispersed $1,800 to six CALS students. […]