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[CFANS @CFANS]

CFANS leaders traveled to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for increased agricultural research capacity funding, and for support for research facilities and the Farm Bill.

Meetings with our Minnesota congressional delegation focused on securing capacity funds that are crucial to delivering on our land grant mission and to driving innovation, sustainability, and economic growth.

Read more: https://t.co/5xC7DHC0Xl

@SenAmyKlobuchar @BradFinstad1 @CFANSDean @AngieCraigMN @BettyMcCollum04 @UMNews @UMNGovRelations #MNLeg

[CFANS @CFANS]

On March 21, join @cfansalumni for a horticulturally-inclined virtual edition of Classes Without Quizzes. The theme is Fruits of the North: Innovations in Cold Climate Production! RSVP and more info below👇👇
https://t.co/9VfvZ1TuHw

[University of Minnesota Alumni Association @UMNAlumni]

📣 Today, alumni leaders from @CFANS came together to discuss how to best advocate at the MN Legislature for the U, Extension, the college and the St. Paul campus.

🔗 Learn how the U of M's state's funding request supports communities in all 87 counties: https://t.co/TEeMKxdC3l #mnleg #UMNalumni

[CFANS @CFANS]

🍀Did you know @UMNews waives the application fee for @4H members?

Interested students can apply today at https://t.co/YaKBWQhlfI.

To bypass the standard $55 application fee, simply check the “4-H participant” box on the application.

[MSP-LTER @MSP_LTER]

Are you an undergrad interested in gaining hands-on field research experience this summer? Apply for the Summer 2025 MSP LTER & Sustainable Land and Water Resources (SLAWR) #REU! Includes travel opportunities & stipend. Priority applications due Feb 2! https://t.co/RXYkpJwCAQ

[Mary B @mbuschet]

Plan to attend the 2024 CFANS Sampler!

[CFANS @CFANS]

🍂🍎🧀Now is the time to gather your crew and register for CFANS' signature event of the fall, the CFANS Sampler + Homecoming Parade Party!

📅Friday, October 25, 5-7:30 p.m.
📍Front lawn of Folwell Hall (along the parade route)
RSVP: https://t.co/OR3NZJGRY2

[Mary B @mbuschet]

Welcome @IgnaceLab!

[CFANS @CFANS]

So excited that Dr. Danielle Ignace (@IgnaceLab) will join the faculty this fall. #CFANSproud @UMNForestRes

[Mary B @mbuschet]

Calling all golfers!

[CFANS @CFANS]

⛳ Take a swing for a students!

All golfers are invited to join the 21st annual @CFANSalumni Golf Scramble for Scholarships. Over the years, we have raised more than $300,000 for new student scholarships.

Learn more and register your team today: https://t.co/GOWYCLkQZG

[CFANS @CFANS]

Today, the U of M hosted @USDA @SecVilsack who announced funding for 160 projects in 26 states to expand access to clean energy and increase availability of domestic biofuels, creating opportunities for U.S. farmers, ranchers and agricultural producers.
https://t.co/pOHn8D09yU

[Mary B @mbuschet]

"When you're younger, it's easy to underestimate how fleeting the days can be. Each choice matters. Each day matters. When you're older, it's easy to underestimate how much opportunity you still have. Don't talk yourself out of it. It's never too late to start."

-@JamesClear

[College of Sci & Eng @UMNCSE]

A new center co-led by researchers at @UMNews & @UofNH is one of the first national stormwater centers established by the federal government to accelerate urban stormwater research and technical assistance. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/mr6uMhHXpA

[CFANS @CFANS]

Climate Adaptation Partnership director @heidiroop, Extension specialist and prof @UMNswac, shares how farmers, anglers and engineers are among those who will benefit from a peek at the possible future through a new #climate tool, MN CliMAT. https://t.co/s87EAJ82TQ

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

There was and will be only one Marian Robinson. In our sadness, we are lifted up by the extraordinary gift of her life. And we will spend the rest of ours trying to live up to her example. https://t.co/2gH0DPQYVb

[UMN Plant Breeding Center @UMNplantbreed]

📢Applications are now open for GDM Seeds Travel Grants to the 2024 National Association of Plant Breeders meeting, which will be held in Saint Louis on July 21-25. 🌱
Awardees will be chosen by representatives from UMN and GDM Seeds.

[Robert Blanchette @forestmycology]

There are some great cup fungi out in the spring in Minnesota- this one Caloscypha fulgens

[Mary B @mbuschet]

#MNYIProud

[MN Youth Institute @MNYIchallenge]

Meet Elizabeth Spencer, a 2018 Borlaug Scholar from the MNYI! Elizabeth studied Plant Science at the University of Minnesota (CFANS) and graduated back in 2022. Elizabeth is now working as a Research Assistant for Soybean Breeding at GDM Seeds in Hutchinson.
#MNYI #BorlaugScholar

[Mary B @mbuschet]

#Explordle 361 3/7
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https://t.co/HDXLrRC2mh

[U of MN Extension @UMNExt]

A trip to @UMNews gave 4-H'ers from Kittson & Roseau counties a front-row seat to opportunities a degree from @CFANS makes possible. (And there was some Gopher hockey, too!) #UMNProud https://t.co/oj1s0cf3Ei

[MN Youth Institute @MNYIchallenge]

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 17 at 7:00 - 7:30 PM CT for an MNYI Event Prep Webinar on Zoom.

We will be covering important event day reminders and logistics. RSVP and submit any questions by Tuesday, April 16 https://t.co/8Ek05ZbcIg

[MN Youth Institute @MNYIchallenge]

Connect with an MNYI ambassador before submitting!
Ava Roots: 1st year studying History and Economics
Carson Stroshal: 2nd year  studying Nutritional Science and a minor in Integrative Neuroscience

Visit https://t.co/KgYEPuCnqM to start your 1-on-1 virtual session today!