Join CFAES in celebrating World Soil Day

We invite you to join us this Friday, Dec. 4, for a celebration of World Soil Day. Our free public virtual program will feature:

  • a keynote by Andrew Margenot of the University of Illinois;
  • a keynote by CFAES’ esteemed Rattan Lal; and
  • details on CFAES student research into soils, climate, farming, and food security.

Learn more and register now to attend.

Join new student org to work for food justice

CFAES animal sciences major and Eminence Fellow Elena McGoey recently shared details about a new Ohio State student organization. Called Cultivate Columbus, the group “aims to connect Ohio State students with local communities to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for food justice in Columbus.”

The group’s mission, she said, “is to promote sustainable practices, nourish communities, and enhance food security.”

To find out more and to join the group’s mission, follow @cultivatecbus on Instagram or visit go.osu.edu/cultivatecolumbus.

CFAES sustainability news, Nov. 9, 2020

Climate change greater threat to human life than nuclear holocaust, warn experts

Kashmir Images (India), Nov. 1; featuring Rattan Lal, School of Environment and Natural Resources

Researchers narrow down causes of Lake Erie algae blooms in 2020 review

WNWO-TV, Toledo, Oct. 28; featuring Chris Winslow, Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory)

‘One extreme after another’: Climate change forces region’s ag sector to adjust practices

Farm and Dairy, Oct. 22; featuring Aaron Wilson, OSU Extension

CFAES sustainability news, Nov. 4, 2020

Reforest to stop drought-flood syndrome, says World Food Prize laureate Rattan Lal

Forests News, Oct. 19; featuring Rattan Lal, School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR)

From bin to beach: The realities of plastic waste and the Great Lakes region

Waste 360, Oct. 16; featuring Jill Bartolotta, Ohio Sea Grant

Soil health the focus of World Food Prize winner’s research

Radio Iowa, Oct. 15; featuring Rattan Lal, SENR