Consumer Day returns to CSU’s Trial Gardens Aug. 10
Back by popular demand, Colorado State University’s expansive Flower Trial Garden invites the public to pick their favorites from this year’s blooms during Consumer Day.
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Volunteers needed for CSU’s Nutrien Ag Day
The 38th annual Nutrien Ag Day kicks off Saturday, Sept. 21, and CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences is looking for volunteers.
Ag Day returns to campus Sept. 21
Since 1981, Ag Day has been a tradition that celebrates Colorado State University’s roots as an agricultural leader in the state.
CSU’s carbon and greenhouse accounting tech wins FoodShot Global Challenge Award
Keith Paustian and his team have created COMET-Farm, a whole farm and ranch carbon and greenhouse accounting system that recently won the Groundbreaker Prize from the FoodShot Global Challenge.
Twilight Garden Series offers two summer programs for gardeners
The annual Twilight Garden Series returns to Colorado State University’s Trial Gardens this June 4 and 18, with topics that will appeal to aspiring green-thumbs and veteran gardeners.
CSU’s Community Alliance for Education and Hunger Relief receives Community Engagement award
Launched in 2017, the Alliance aims to increase the amount of high-quality fruits and vegetables available to those facing food insecurity in Mesa County and throughout Colorado.
Outstanding Grad: Harley Combs, College of Agricultural Sciences
Combs will be returning to CSU in the fall, joining Professor Steven Newman’s horticulture team as a graduate student.
Belk named Animal Sciences department head for CSU’s College of Agricultural Sciences
Belk transitions into the new leadership role July 1.
Annual Flower Trial Garden reveals this year’s winners
The 2019 gardening season is almost upon us. If you want to know what flowers to plant this growing season, a list of great possibilities comes from Colorado State University’s Annual Flower Trial Garden.
CSU perennial trials reveal top 5 performers in Rocky Mountain conditions
After three seasons growing in the challenging conditions of the Rocky Mountains, five perennial plants have been named “Top Performers” by researchers at Colorado State University.