Donate

The research and outreach of CIAS is supported by state funds, as well as grants and gifts from:

  • Baldwin Wisconsin Idea Endowment
  • Center for Food and Justice, Occidental College
  • College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison
  • Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service
  • Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
  • Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
  • Midwest Organic Services Association
  • Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Services
  • North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program
  • Organic Valley Family of Farms
  • REAP Food Group
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  • University of Wisconsin-Extension
  • University of Wisconsin-Foundation
  • W.K. Kellogg Foundation
  • Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
  • Wisconsin Farmers Union
  • Individual donors

If you would like to contribute to the work of CIAS…

Your financial gift to CIAS will support our research and outreach on sustainable agriculture. You can send your contribution directly to:
CIAS
Attn: Trish Haza
1535 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
Checks should be made payable to UW-Madison CIAS.

If you wish to discuss your contribution with our director, please contact Brent McCown at (608) 262-5201 or bhmccown@wisc.edu.

Vegetable Storage Crops Workshop

Learn how to extend your marketing season by growing and selling winter storage crops like carrots, beets, winter squash, cabbage, potatoes, onions, garlic and more. This workshop will be held on December 4 in Hudson and December 11 in Madison. For details, see the workshop flyer. Hope to see you there!


CIAS in the community

CIAS Turns 20!

CIAS Turns 20!

On September 22, CIAS celebrated its 20th anniversary with cake and camaraderie. Past directors, faculty associates and members of our Citizens Advisory Council spoke of the history and continued importance of CIAS research and outreach on sustainable agriculture. Many thanks to everyone who joined us for this event. View a slideshow of photos from our 20th anniversary party

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