March 2019
Read the Spring 2019 Issue of Grow Online
Spring may seem a long way off to those of us in the Midwest. But the spring issue of Grow is here! Our features explore breeding for new taste in beets, the benefits of residential learning communities, and the important work of the Applied Population Laboratory.

Other topics include mycotoxins, nitrogen-fixing corn, debate-changing science communication, cow comfort, and much more. And, as always, you get a shot at FREE CHEESE from the Babcock Dairy Store if you ace our Final Exam.

Don't forget -- you can now subscribe to the digital edition of Grow and get updates on Twitter.

Grow is also available in pdf format and on Issuu.
Nominations Open for Honorary Recognition Awards

They have demonstrated superb leadership. They have been an inspiration to others working in agriculture, in natural resources, in the life sciences. They are the past recipients of the highest honor awarded by CALS, and we want to know who you think should join their ranks.

Nominations are now open for the 2019 CALS Honorary Recognition Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Distinguished Alumni Award. These awards recognize individuals who have demonstrated outstanding service to their communities, to their chosen fields, and to the citizens of the state and nation.

Nominations are due April 12.
Day of the Badger Benefits CALS QuickStart Program

April 9, 2019, is your day to make a difference in the lives of CALS students! On this campus-wide day of giving, we will be directing all gifts to CALS QuickStart.

CALS QuickStart helps incoming first-year students get a summer start on their UW-Madison coursework, reduce their time to graduation, and join a supportive cohort of scholars.

Watch our CALS social media accounts for more details on how to participate in Day of the Badger.
UW Day at the State Capitol
Speak up for your alma mater! Join CALS and other UW alumni from across Wisconsin who will be at the Capitol building to talk with legislators and show support for the university.

UW-Madison Day at the State Capitol will be held Wednesday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Park Hotel in Madison. The day includes a lunch with campus leadership followed by meetings with legislators and concluding with a reception at the hotel.
'Dairy Girl' in Charge in Iowa County
More and more, women are taking charge of day-to-day farm operations and becoming leaders in the industry. And Laura Daniels BS'97 has given this growing group a unique way to succeed on a personal and professional level.

By founding the Dairy Girl Network in 2013, Daniels has created opportunities for women nationwide to achieve their goals -- resources to help them run more efficient farms, tips on how to balance the multiple roles women play on farms and in society, and connections to each other to reduce feelings of isolation. Read more.
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