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(Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research) In the face of accelerating climate change, farmers and scientists are looking for sustainable crops. One option is focusing on perennial crops that regrow every year without being replanted. The Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) awarded a grant to Forever Green in CFANS to accelerate the development of intermediate wheatgrass Kernza.
(The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center) Applied Economics Professor and GEMS Informatics Center Director Philip Pardey, PhD, discusses the importance of collaboration between national research systems and the Consultative Group for International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and why investment in agricultural research and development is needed now more than ever.
Jody Gray began in her role as the CFANS Office for Diversity and Inclusion Director last September, and in this brief interview she shares what she's hopeful about and provides suggestions for how to continue diversity, equity and inclusion work in our college.
CFANS faculty, staff and students are invited to virtually gather to gain insights and updates about important work across the College.
Join us as we recognize the 50 year anniversary of Norman E. Borlaug receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. This program will bring to the forefront the current challenges facing the planet today and attention to viable solutions.
A panel of 3 accomplished women from industry will share their perspectives on questions related to the changing climate of job opportunities.
