Department of Plant Biology Professor and Chair Jeanne Harris has received a Fulbright Specialist Program award. From June 20 to June 30, she will lead a course entitled, Plant symbiosis key factor for sustainable agriculture. Continue reading “PBIO Chair Harris Receives Fulbright Specialist Award”
Across the Fence Highlights-June 2023
Ticks in Vermont
Research Examines New England’s Ability for Food Production Self-Reliance
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently participated in a cross-institutional study involving 16 researchers to determine what it would take for New England states to increase its regional self-reliance to 30 percent by 2030. Continue reading “Research Examines New England’s Ability for Food Production Self-Reliance”
CALS in the News-June 2023
An article in Kenya News.net discusses research from Eric von Wettberg that found human migration and trade have had a significant impact on the genetic heritage of chickpeas. Continue reading “CALS in the News-June 2023”
Extension Milk Quality Workshop to be Held August 8, 2023
A milk quality workshop will be held on August 8, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the UVM Paul R. Miller Research and Educational Center in South Burlington, VT. The workshop is free and refreshments will be provided. Register for the workshop here – https://go.uvm.edu/milk Continue reading “Extension Milk Quality Workshop to be Held August 8, 2023”