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- Community and Environmental Sociology Haller Lecture–April 29th at 5:00 pmCome hear Professor Monica White in conversation with three Civil and Voting Rights Giants who were also farmers and leaders in the Black Farmers’ Cooperative Movement: Reverend Wendell Paris, Mr. George Paris, and Mrs. Alice Paris. Their important stories link farming and political liberation movements and have many lessons for our path forward today. The C&E Sociology… Read more: Community and Environmental Sociology Haller Lecture–April 29th at 5:00 pm
- Congrats to Danielle Schmidt for achieving the RSS Dissertation Research Award!The RSS Dissertation Research Award is “designed to stimulate research that will help develop the careers of future rural sociologists and support the broader mission of the Rural Sociological Society.” Her dissertation project aims to explore the transition of production agricultural land to conservation reserves across two cases: the Upper Missouri River Breaks in Northeastern… Read more: Congrats to Danielle Schmidt for achieving the RSS Dissertation Research Award!
- “Rural and Small Town America: Myths and Misunderstandings” Talk by Tim Slack on March 13th at 2:30 pm.Come join us for Professor Tim Slack’s presentation on “Rural and Small Town America: Myths and Misunderstandings.” Prof. Slack will be presenting in 354 Ag Hall on March 13th at 2:30 pm.
- RISE-Earth: Chris MorrisFriday, March 7, 11:00AM – 12:15PM Come join us for Chris Morris’ presentation on “RISE to the Challenge: Interdisciplinary Approaches for Change in Agroecosystems and Rural Communities.” We hope to see you there!
- Are organic egg prices less impacted by bird flu?original article: https://www.wpr.org/agriculture/organic-egg-prices-less-impacted-bird-avian-flu Egg prices have been climbing as farmers deal with the spread of avian flu. In this article, Wisconsin organic farmers talk about the factors that have contributed to organic eggs staying relatively stable in price. These factors include smaller flocks, different pricing practices, and loyalty to the customers. Steve Albert, who runs… Read more: Are organic egg prices less impacted by bird flu?
- “The Financial Organization of Environmental and Climate Justice for Rural Communities” Talk by Loka Ashwood on February 26th at 12:15.Come join us for Professor Loka Ashwood’s presentation on “The Financial Organization of Environmental and Climate Justice for Rural Communities”. Prof. Ashwood will be presenting in 354 Ag Hall on February 26th at 12:15 pm.
- Recent Publication by Clayton Adamson, Katherine Curtis, and Sara PetersClayton Adamson, Katherine Curtis, and Sara Peter’s article “Economic Complexity and Divergent Population Growth by Race and Rurality” by was published in Spatial Demography. Abstract: Economic complexity (EC) measures the diversification and domestic comparative advantage of industry in an economy. Originally applied to studies of global economic development, dominant frameworks suggest the extent of a… Read more: Recent Publication by Clayton Adamson, Katherine Curtis, and Sara Peters
- Dr. Valerie Stull – Krishna Ella Global Innovation Award 2025 Recipientoriginal article: https://global.cals.wisc.edu/2025/01/dr-valerie-stull-krishna-ella-global-innovation-award-2025-recipient/?utm_source=ecals_email_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ecals_email_newsletter Congratulations to Dr. Valerie Stull for being awarded the 2025 Krishna Ella Global Innovation Award! The Krishna Ella Global Innovation Award recognizes projects that exemplify a “5i” approach – being international, interdisciplinary, inclusive, innovative, and integrated – and supports efforts that advance research, education, and/or outreach. Awarded by CALS Global, this fund… Read more: Dr. Valerie Stull – Krishna Ella Global Innovation Award 2025 Recipient
- Rural Childcare Remains an Expensive Challengeoriginal article here: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/rural-child-care-remains-an-expensive-challenge/ “One of the expenses farm families often deal with is child care for very young farm children, if it is even available.” That’s what Larry Lee, a writer at Brownfield Agnews, talks about in this article addressing the challenges of child care for rural families. Michaela Hoffelmeyer and Trish Fisher, both… Read more: Rural Childcare Remains an Expensive Challenge
- Isabella Dickman, former alum, works on finding a cureoriginal article here: https://www.wmtv15news.com/2024/12/16/after-lifetime-battling-autoimmune-diseases-uw-graduate-now-dedicated-finding-cure/ “Diagnosed with two severe autoimmune diseases at the age of five, a recent graduate of UW-Madison has relentlessly pursued a cure since starting at the university.” This recent graduate is Isabella Dickman, who also has certificates in Global Health and Public Policy. She founded a nonprofit, Bella Rose Designs, as a… Read more: Isabella Dickman, former alum, works on finding a cure
- C&E Sociology Haller Lecture on December 5th at 4:00pmDr. Pablo Lapegna, an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia will be talking on “Prosperity, Plants, and Pesticides: The Ambivalences of Farming in Argentina.” The lecture will be in 354 Ag Hall from 4:00-5:30 on December 5th.
- “Towards an Emplaced Vocabulary of Motive: Senses of Place and Land Sale Decision-Making in the Northern Great Plains” – Check out Danielle Schmidt’s newly published thesis in Rural Sociology!Congratulations to Danielle Schmidt, a Community & Environmental Sociology grad student, for having her thesis published in Rural Sociology! Abstract: One of the most remote regions in the contiguous United States, the Upper Missouri River Breaks in the Northern Great Plains of Montana is both “cattle country” and “pristine prairie”: an identity that brings repeated… Read more: “Towards an Emplaced Vocabulary of Motive: Senses of Place and Land Sale Decision-Making in the Northern Great Plains” – Check out Danielle Schmidt’s newly published thesis in Rural Sociology!