2023 – AgNews

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Commercial Pesticide Recertification and New Applicator Program Offered Jan 16-18

For Wyoming pesticide applicators seeking to recertify their commercial application license or apply for their first commercial license, the University of Wyoming Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) will offer educational programming in Casper Tuesday, Jan. 16, through Thursday, Jan. 18.

Brooke Ortel December 22, 2023

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Make a List and Check It Twice: Tips for Discussing Succession Planning This Holiday Season

During the holiday season, many people reunite with family members they see only a few times a year. For families who work in agriculture or run small businesses, these gatherings can provide an opportunity to discuss the future of the operation.

Micah Most, UW Extension Educator, Johnson County December 22, 2023

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Applications Open for New Farmers and Ranchers Internship Program

The GrowinG Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2024. The program provides a $5,000 stipend for a 10-week work experience.

Kendra Faucett December 22, 2023

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New Clues May Solve a Food Contamination Mystery—And Help Prevent Deadly Outbreaks

In 2011, one of the deadliest outbreaks of food poisoning in recent U.S. history erupted. From a scientific perspective, the situation was not only troubling, but downright baffling—how did the bacteria survive for days, likely weeks, on the surfaces of cantaloupes?

Brooke Ortel December 14, 2023

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UW Extension Educators Recognized by Professional Associations

Several University of Wyoming Extension educators recently received state and national honors from professional associations in their disciplines.

Maya Kate Gilmore December 7, 2023

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UW to Co-sponsor Range Beef Cow Symposium in Loveland, Colo., Dec. 13-14

Wyoming producers interested in hearing from national and international industry experts are encouraged to attend the 28th annual Range Beef Cow Symposium in Loveland, Colorado, Dec. 13-14.

Brooke Ortel December 5, 2023

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Extension Educators Recognized for Creative Outreach, Service

Several outstanding University of Wyoming Extension educators were recently recognized for their service and creativity at a UW professional development conference held in Laramie last month.

Maya Kate Gilmore December 5, 2023

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UW Releases New Findings on the Economic Impact of Agriculture in Wyoming

A new publication by the University of Wyoming Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics reports that economic activity related to agricultural production contributed $2.526 billion to Wyoming’s economy in 2021.

Brooke Ortel December 4, 2023

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Cent$ible Nutrition Program Educators, Partner Honored for Improving Healthy Food Choices Across Wyoming

CNP provides nutrition programming to Wyomingites with limited resources and works with local and state partners to make the healthy choice the easy choice. Every year, CNP recognizes a community partner and staff members who exceed their duties to fulfill CNP’s mission.

Maya Kate Gilmore November 30, 2023