University of Wisconsin–Madison
Lend Nelson Institute PhD student Colleen Henegan your ear, and she’ll tell you all about her time in Zambia, a landlocked country in the south of Africa. As Henegan recounts the months she spent researching, surveying, and living alongside the people of Zambia, it’s easy to see the passion she has for her work. “I …
The World Health Organization now considers the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to be a pandemic. The rapidly evolving situation is raising questions throughout the U.S. The stock market has taken a hit in recent weeks creating wild volatility and there are growing concerns about the virus and our reaction to it causing a significant downturn in …
Angela Serrano is pursuing her Ph.D. in sociology with a research focus on agri-food systems. As a Scott-Kloeck Jenson (SKJ) Fellow, Serrano applied funds from the program to conduct research for her dissertation, exploring how oil palm changes risks and opportunities for small-scale farmers growing this crop. While conducting research in Colombia, Serrano shared her …
In a country with more than 5,000 potato varieties, you might not expect the arrival of another one to be a big deal. But this is Peru, where the potato was first domesticated and still plays a vital role in national identity. In Spanish, you might call it patrimonio or orgullo; in English, it translates …
Trade tensions between the United States and China have had a broad impact worldwide, and Wisconsin is no exception. Tariffs and unease are affecting Wisconsin trade, and producers of signature commodities are feeling the repercussions. These issues were the topic of a panel discussion held on June 18, “U.S.–China Trade Tensions: What’s at Stake for …