Winter 2023
Managing family forests to fight climate change
Purdue University has received approximately $9 million of a $35 million project led by the American Forest Foundation and funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Partnership for Climate Smart Commodities to help family forest owners practice climate-smart forestry in Indiana and eight other states.
Read MoreEjeta named Presidential Fellow
Gebisa Ejeta, known worldwide for agricultural innovation and expertise in food economy, policy and security, has been named the Purdue University Presidential Fellow for Food Security and Sustainable Global Development.
Read MoreThe view ahead – winter 2023
The world-class research at Purdue Agriculture features innovative and surprising techniques, whether in the study and management of wildlife or improving the safety of the global food supply. Our undergraduate researchers contribute to this work and learn much about themselves in the process.
Read MoreThe Wonder and Future of Wildlife Conservation
Rob Swihart, professor of wildlife ecology, was just a kid having fun exploring the backwoods when he encountered a rat snake eating a nestling chipmunk.
Read MoreUndergraduate Research: A Study of Outcomes
Purdue’s College of Agriculture encourages students to have at least one “transformational experience” through its CATE (College of Agriculture Transformational Experiences) program. One facet of CATE is pursuing original research as an undergraduate. In this article, we’ll meet six students, learn how they got involved in research, and discover how their experience has shaped them and informed their future plans.
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