The fellowships are funded by the US National Science Foundation and the US Department of Agriculture, and will provide the fellow the opportunity to explore either (1) physical and ecological or (2) the socio-environmental implications of a sustainable solution for our food and energy systems in ‘agrivoltaics’. Agrivoltaics co-locates agriculture and renewable energy production, increases […]

Cultivating soil productivity and health The Soil Management Summit emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Straight from the fields, learn how heavier, colder soils aren’t necessarily the challenge they’re made out to be. Hear from long-time no-till, reduced tillage, and cover crop farmers as they share their experiences, so you can be spared the […]

The Conservation Sciences Seminar brings to you a series of talks from across academic and geographical boundaries. Our speakers bring a diverse perspective into the science of conservation, it’s communication and building a community that encourages unconventional ideas and solutions. The audience is typically faculty, students and staff from the UMN Conservation Sciences Graduate program, […]

Introduction  Land and water are the two most vital natural resources of the world and these are under tremendous stress due to the ever increasing biotic pressure. Accelerated land degradation caused by soil erosion, waterlogging, salinization, alkalization, acidification, fertility depletion, physical and biological deterioration affecting about fifty percent of the land area, adds to the […]