Raising happy eaters: Unlocking the secrets of childhood appetite

The foundation for healthy eating behavior starts in infancy. Young children learn to regulate their appetite through a combination of biological, psychological, and sociological factors.

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ACES Global Academy members prepare for focus on sustainable development in Sri Lanka

The Global Academy, a unique international training program based in College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) has kicked off its sixteenth year.

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Honey bees in demand: New contract strategies to support pollination services

As the world’s native bee populations are declining, crop production requiring pollinators increasingly relies on commercial pollination services. In the U.S., the beekeeping industry is in great demand, and truckloads of bee colonies travel the country to accommodate crop growers.

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How swamps on the silver screen reflect how we feel about wetlands

Maybe you’ve seen the meme. Classic film characters up to their necks in muck, with text reading, “As a kid, I thought quicksand was going to be a much bigger problem in my life.” Quicksand was an uncannily common plot point in the 70s and 80s, but murky wetland depictions in film haven’t gone away. 

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Voices of ACES Blog

Virtual internship with South African Whale Coast Conservation inspires a future focused on sustainability

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I have long been fascinated by the intersection between our economy and the environment, and the ways in which we, as a society, can work towards greater sustainability. This interest has only deepened through my campus involvement and experiences with various organizations dedicated to environmental protection and conservation.

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