CIAS: a catalyst for sustainable agriculture and food ideas in Wisconsin

Posted May 2009

CIAS builds partnerships to incubate innovative ideas in agriculture, research new specialty crops, build markets for local food, train the next generation of farmers, survey organic agriculture, reduce pesticide use on farms, increase profit on family farms, and more. This document describes new projects we are launching, projects we’re currently working on, and long-term projects we continue to monitor.

CIAS: a catalyst for sustainable agriculture and food ideas in Wisconsin (PDF)

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!

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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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