APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
Mind Your Peas and Cues
Through novel experiments and educating people about “mindless eating,” Brian Wansink aims to shrink Americans’ waistlines, starting in a small Minnesota city.
LAND GRANT
Feeding
an Empire
State
As consumer demand for local foods gains ground, CALS economists and horticulturists are looking for ways to bolster the ability of small farms
to produce foods and deliver them to local markets.
LIFE SCIENCES
Biofortified Crops to the Rescue
Plant breeders and nutritional scientists are developing crops with enhanced micronutrients, such as orange-fleshed sweet potatoes and iron-infused beans, to enrich diets and reduce malnutrition in developing countries.
SPECIAL FEATURE
Outstanding Alumni Awards
Each year, the CALS Alumni Association and the college recognize alumni and faculty who have achieved professional success, demonstrated leadership on behalf of the college, and have made significant humanitarian contributions.
