College of ACES celebrates Funk Farm’s bicentennial
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will take part in the 200th-anniversary celebration of Funk Farms, one of the oldest and most historically significant farms in the Midwest. The free event — featuring food, local venders, and live music — will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, at Funk Farms, 5959 N 1100 East Road, Shirley, Illinois.
Weed Science, CornBox, and more: Agronomy Days at Illinois continues
With planting in the rearview mirror, Illinois farmers can catch up on the latest science during Agronomy Days from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Sign up now for ACES Family Academies on July 10-12
Summer is here, and that means ACES Family Academies is back on campus. Taking place at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, ACES Family Academies is a two-day interactive and educational event held July 10-12, 2024, that gives families and kids (ages 8-13) a glimpse into being part of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at Illinois.
ACES research team helps Illinois Conservation Police prevent spread of aquatic invasive species
A group of 150 Illinois Conservation Police Officers (CPO) gathered in Decatur for a hands-on workshop on aquatic invasive species (AIS) during their annual meeting this spring.
University of Illinois Agronomy Days series kicks off this month
Illinois growers have long relied on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign crop scientists and Extension specialists to deliver research-backed recommendations that optimize productivity, profitability, and sustainability on the farm.
Ward honored as the Stuart L. and Nancy J. Levenick Chair in Sustainability
Professor Michael P. Ward was honored as the Stuart L. and Nancy J. Levenick Chair in Sustainability in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences (NRES) at an investiture ceremony held by the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on April 18.
Doyle Karr named 2024 convocation speaker for ACES
Global food and agriculture strategist Doyle Karr will serve as the May 2024 Convocation Ceremony speaker for the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The graduation ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on May 12 at the State Farm Center.
Five Illinois students earn top honors at national conference
Last week, hundreds of high school and university students from around the country convened in Chicago for the 38th annual Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Sciences (MANRRS) Training Conference and Career Expo.
Register now: July STEM Career Exploration and Symposium at Illinois
Undergraduate research will take center stage on July 26, 2024, during the STEM Career Exploration and Symposium at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The free, full-day event at the Illini Union serves as the capstone experience for undergraduate researchers participating in dozens of programs across the Illinois campus during the summer.
Illinois to create global center of excellence in food and agricultural communications
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences (ACES) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign unveiled plans for a global center for food and agricultural communications on The Cowboy Channel as part of the National Ag Day celebration.