Events for 2024

Tour of WI Crop Innovation Center

Time: April 16, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: 8520 University Green, Middleton WI 53562

In 2017, Monsanto donated its 4.5-acre research campus in Middleton, WI to UW-Madison. Using these facilities, CALS has created a center to produce high throughput transgenic crops as well as disease-free seed potatoes for Wisconsin’s potato industry. Demeter members and guests will have an opportunity to tour the center and learn about this innovative crop research and development.

Participants will meet on April 16 at 10 AM at the entrance of the Wisconsin Crop Innovation Center, 8520 University Green, Middleton WI 53562. The tour is expected to last about 2 hours. This event is free.

Annual Meeting and Luncheon

Time: May 1, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Location: Blackhawk Country Club

Leslie Holland is assistant professor in the Dept. of Plant Pathology and a fruit crop pathology specialist in the Division of Extension. Her research focuses on the diagnosis, biology and management of pathogens affecting fruit production in Wisconsin, specifically cranberry, apple, grape and other specialty fruit crops. Her research includes fungicide resistance, disease forecasting, and cultural and chemical management.