We featured two November videos from Across the Fence on the timely subjects of Thanksgiving recipes and growing cranberries in Vermont. Continue reading “November Across the Fence Highlights”
4-H Groups Statewide Participate in Bovine Bonanza
For Vermont 4-H’ers enrolled in the dairy, beef and working steer projects, November 14 was a day filled with opportunities to explore several bovine-related topics in depth. Fifty-seven 4-H’ers from nine counties gathered at UVM’s Paul R. Miller Research and Educational Center in Burlington for the State 4-H Bovine Bonanza. They were split into groups, according to age, to learn about agricultural careers, calf health and nutrition, farm safety, milking parlors and tractor safety. Continue reading “4-H Groups Statewide Participate in Bovine Bonanza”
November New Hires
Danica Zirkle, CALS & Extension Human Resources Assistant
Danica Zirkle recently joined the CALS & Extension Deans Office team as their human resources assistant. Zirkle previously worked at UVM Human Resource Services, where she assisted faculty, staff and retirees with common questions, and supported the benefit operations team. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and two Boston terriers, reading, film, practicing yoga, and gardening. Continue reading “November New Hires”
Institute Funding Trains Students in Regenerative Agriculture
During August, 2021, Eric Bishop von Wettberg was awarded a subcontract for the New Roots for Restoration Biology Integration Institute (NRR-BII). The aim of this institute is to develop tools and training for students to examine the role of roots in regenerative agriculture and native habitat restoration. At UVM, Wettberg’s activities involve establishing a long-term intercropping trial of kernza, a perennial relative of wheat that can be used for baking and brewing, growing alongside alfalfa or clovers. Continue reading “Institute Funding Trains Students in Regenerative Agriculture”
Chickpea Whole Genome Sequencing to Improve Crop Production
Plant and Soil Science Associate Professor Eric Bishop von Wettberg announced the publication of research in the journal Nature by a collaborative group of Wettberg’s colleagues abroad, and led by Dr. Rajeev Varshney at ICRISAT, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics. Continue reading “Chickpea Whole Genome Sequencing to Improve Crop Production”