The latest happenings from the UVM College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Animal and Veterinary Sciences Research Associate Professor Julie Smith, and Plant and Soil Science Research Assistant Professor Scott Merrill have been awarded $1 million dollars for a three-year research and outreach project funded through the USDA NIFA Tactical Sciences for Agricultural Biosecurity program. Continue reading “Livestock Disease Preparedness a Goal for Tactical Sciences Grant”
Sigma Xi, the scientific research honor society, has chosen Plant and Soil Science Professor Deborah Neher to be featured for the 100th anniversary of their Grants in Aid of Research program. The mini-grants provide students with seed money toward scientific research. Continue reading “Neher Featured in Grants in Aid of Research Anniversary”
Plant and Soil Science Assistant Professor Terence Bradshaw was selected to receive the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA) Educator Award. Continue reading “Bradshaw Awarded for Excellence in Teaching”
The UVM Greenhouses have begun selling pansy mixes at the main campus location, to kick off spring plant sales. If you want to add some color to your space to get in the spring mood, you can visit the greenhouses from Monday to Thursday, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Continue reading “UVM Greenhouses Pansy, Oddball and Spring Sale”
The research and outreach program of the UVM North American Center for Saffron Research and Development, led by Plant and Soil Science Research Professor Margaret Skinner and Professor Bruce L. Parker, has been in the news a lot in recent months. Since 2015, scientists at the Center have been conducting research on the potential of saffron as a high-value crop to support small, diversified farmers. Continue reading “Saffron Research Sparks Numerous Inquiries About Production”