Center for Agriculture, Food, and the Environment at UMass Amherst

Climate Series

Responding to Climate Change

UMass Amherst Meets the Moment

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Trees Are In Trouble

CAFE Researchers to the Rescue

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The Fruits of this Summer’s Labor

Research and Extension Experiences for Undergrads (REEU) Program

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Massachusetts SNAP-Ed Provides Education and Local Foods for Participants

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Stories in CAFE

UMass Amherst Researchers Exploring Solutions for Managing Cranberry Fruit Rot, a Persistent Challenge Affecting the Crop for Over A Century

A UMass Amherst research team is set to receive $1.19 million as part of a larger $4.1 million grant, funded by a USDA-NIFA (U.S. Department of Agriculture–National Institute of Food and Agriculture) Specialty Crop Research Initiative Grant.
Clem Clay: Administrator by Day, Farmer at Heart

Growing up on a farm in Vermont, Clem understood that University Extension Programs are essential resources for sustainable land management, especially his family's land. He now works as Director of the UMass Extension Agriculture Program, organizing the team that helps Massachusetts farms succeed.
Northeast NUEL Conference Brings Together Urban Extension Leaders, Discussing Solutions to Improve City Environment and Living

Michael DiPasquale, UMass Extension Assistant Professor and Chair for Northeast NUEL (National Urban Extension Leaders), hosted the first regional NUEL conference since the pandemic. The gathering brought together over 60 professionals from highly accredited universities to brainstorm improvements to current food systems and the quality of life for people in cities.
4-H Youth Explore Their Interests on the UMass Campus with Explore UMass Program

The 4-H Explore UMass Program took place June 25 to June 27 this year, providing thirty-five 4-H youth ages 12 to 16 with the opportunity to explore their interests and UMass academic programs.
Freezing Time: Selling Local Produce in the Off-Season

Recent Research led by UMass Amherst Resource Economist Jill Fitzsimmons found that growers might profit if they freeze their produce and sell during the off-season. But is this a good choice for a farm business? This investigation provides information and a cost calculator so growers can make informed decisions.
Local Chapter of National Organization to Support Minorities in Natural Sciences is Established at UMass

UMass Stockbridge School of Agriculture professor Jaime Pinero and graduate student Mateo Rull Garza officially started a MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources & Related Sciences) chapter at UMass in May. This national organization has chapters at universities across the country that promote the success of students from groups that have been historically underrepresented.