Sunday, 07 Apr 2013
Changing Course in Global Agriculture
Hans Herren is president of the Millennium Institute, an international NGO that facilitates sustainable development. The 2013 Shivvers Memorial Lecture, sponsored by the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture.
Monday, 08 Apr 2013
Kinship of Rivers: Readings by Wang Ping & Rick Bass
Writer and poet Wang Ping grew up on a small island in the East China Sea. Her Kinship of Rivers project focuses on the destructive effects of China's globalization and modernization on natural and cultural landscapes. Rick Bass is the author of more than twenty books, including the autobiographical Why I Came West. Wildness, Wilderness & the Environmental Imagination Series
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2013
9th Annual Sustainable Agriculture Research Symposium
Program begins with research poster session in South Ballroom at 2:10 PM. Keynote speaker follows.
Thursday, 11 Apr 2013
Bioeconomy seminar
"What is driving Renewable Identification Number (RIN) price volatility? Insights from a Medium-run RIN Pricing Model," Rob Johansson, USDA-ARS.
Saturday, 13 Apr 2013
Little Dresses for Africa Work Weekend
Simple dresses made out of pillowcases provide relief and hope for the children of Africa. We will provide the supplies, but can use the hands of volunteers to assist with making the dresses