Author: Maya Kate Gilmore

Owen Funk, a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Wyoming in the Department of Molecular Biology, was recently awarded a highly competitive National Institutes of Health (NIH) Pathway to Independence Grant. The five-year grant from the NIH’s National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) began March 2026.

The University of Wyoming Extension has re-opened its Plant Diagnostic Clinic, which assesses plant samples that may harbor diseases. Based in Laramie but serving communities statewide, the Plant Diagnostic Clinic supports county extension educators and community members by diagnosing possible diseases in any type of plant, including houseplants, turf, row crops, forages, and even trees.

For those interested in connecting with local artists and agriculturalists, the University of Wyoming Extension will lead a series of free self-guided Ag & Art tours from May through September. The first Ag & Art event takes place in Natrona County Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. “We had a great season last year and are excited to bring this event to five counties this summer, kicking things off [in] Natrona County,” says Hailey Sorg, Wyoming’s Jay Kemmerer Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute extension educator.

The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Brenda Madrid and Rebecca Austin as 4-H youth development educators, both serving Laramie County.

On Thursday, March 26, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will facilitate a Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar for those interested in the wildlife and hunting industries. 

The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Zachary Hein as the new 4-H youth development educator serving Sheridan County. 

On Thursday, Feb. 26, the University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will facilitate a Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar about running a successful family-operated business. 

The University of Wyoming’s annual Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar series begins Thursday, Feb. 12, on UW’s Laramie campus.

The University of Wyoming Extension will host its WESTI Ag Day conference Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Worland.

University of Wyoming entomology professor Scott Shaw recently contributed to a comprehensive new book on Darwin wasps, a group of insects that have a vital role in agriculture.

The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Savannah May as the new 4-H youth development educator serving Sublette County.

On Thursday, Jan. 22, the University of Wyoming Extension will host the Southwest Wyoming Ag Day in Kemmerer.

The University of Wyoming Extension recently named Hannah Rodgers the new extension specialist in weather variability and agricultural resilience.

This year, University of Wyoming Extension employees received state, regional, and national honors from professional associations in their fields.

Recently, the University of Wyoming Extension honored employees and partners who go above and beyond to serve the communities of Wyoming.