Farmers as Partners in Agricultural Research and Development: E.G., Africa, Asia, Australia and U.S.A.

press release: A lecture by professor emeritus Mark Powell, UW-Madison Department of Soils Science  

Drawing from case studies of crop-livestock farming systems in West Africa, India, Australia and Wisconsin, Professor Emeritus Powell will highlight:

WHY agricultural R & D projects need to incorporate farmers’ goals, capabilities, and aspirations.

HOW integrated soil, crop, animal and social sciences enhance project outcomes — hence sustainability and productivity of farming systems. 

IMPACTS of resource endowment and use, plus farmer decision making processes — including indigenous knowledge, gender roles and other community and household issues — on agricultural production and environmental outcomes.

This lecture continues the third year of the "Humanities in Community" monthly public lecture-discussion series (2nd Mondays, October through May) by speakers from the Madison area colleges and professional communities . Sponsored by the Goodman Community Center and Centers of Higher Education. No charge. Family friendly.