UW Receives State Legislator’s Estate Gift
A significant gift from the estate of the late John Hines, a former state legislator from Gillette, will boost support to University of Wyoming students and programs.
January 30, 2026
Emzie Coop, a UW student majoring in plant production and protection, dreamed of one day opening a cut-flower operation. But, aside from participating in her local FFA chapter in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, she didn’t have a background in agriculture.
When she heard about UW’s GrowinG Internship Program for aspiring farmers and ranchers, Coop jumped at the opportunity to gain real-world experience.
In an effort coordinated by the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, the GrowinG program connects new and beginning farmers and ranchers with established Wyoming producers. Through education, mentoring, and technical assistance, GrowinG internships help budding agriculturists develop the skills they need to successfully manage their own operations.
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Four UW Students to Present Research During Science Café in Jackson Hole Feb. 1
Four University of Wyoming graduate students will present their research to the public during a Science Café Sunday, Feb. 1, at 1:30 p.m.
January 29, 2026
UW Extension to Host Fremont County’s Annual Farm and Ranch Days Feb. 11-12
Continuing a time-honored community tradition, the 42nd annual Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days will take place Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 11-12, at the county fairgrounds in Riverton.
January 27, 2026
Wyoming’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program Downsized but Still Offering Area-Based Services
Wyoming’s Cent$ible Nutrition Program (CNP), which provides free nutrition and physical activity education to residents with limited resources, has shifted from a county-based model to a regional structure in response to a loss of federal funding.
January 26, 2026
UW Undergrad’s NASA Research May Help Astronauts Grow Veggies in Outer Space
If you ask someone on planet Earth what their favorite food is, lettuce probably isn’t the most common answer. But for astronauts aboard the International Space Station, fresh lettuce is a delicacy. As a NASA research fellow, UW undergraduate Bree Drew tested which lettuce varieties and harvest methods might be most efficient—and yield the tastiest product—to better serve astronauts far from home.
January 25, 2026
Registration Open for UW’s Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership Seminar Series
The University of Wyoming’s annual Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar series begins Thursday, Feb. 12, on UW’s Laramie campus.
January 25, 2026
