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State Rep. Aaron Saunders Touts Future of Food Initiative During Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Meeting

The initiative aims to translate university expertise into commercial opportunities, support local farmers/producers, and create pathways to high-quality jobs.

Published date Monday, November 2, 2026 Go to all news list News

UMass Amherst Launches Historic, Transformational $120 Million Future of Food Initiative

This initiative will establish new research facilities, champion world-class faculty, and accelerate interdisciplinary solutions.

Published date Monday, September 14, 2026 Go to all news list News

Food Science Considers the Future of Food During ‘Food 2036’ Workshop

This workshop was the inaugural convening of the university’s Future of Food Initiative.

Published date Wednesday, July 15, 2026 Go to all news list News

Glassblower Sally Prasch Keeps Alive the Ancient Craft Behind Cutting-edge Science

Prasch, UMass Amherst’s scientific glassblower, keeps a tradition alive while supporting innovative research.

Published date Thursday, July 9, 2026 Go to all news list News

CAFE Helps ‘The Greenfield Recorder’ Explain Conway, MA’s Interest in ‘Fluvial Geomorphology’

CAFE was cited in The Greenfield Recorder's explanation for how the town plans to change the watershed in a way that could reduce flooding in the town center.

Published date Monday, June 29, 2026 Go to all news list News

UMass Celebrates Extensive Renovation at Gloucester Marine Station

This newly renovated facility will expand field-based learning, cutting-edge research, and coastal-resilience innovation.

Published date Friday, June 12, 2026 Go to all news list News

Stockbridge Honors Graduating Class of 2026

The Stockbridge School is one of the oldest and most prestigious agricultural programs in North America.

Published date Monday, May 18, 2026 Go to all news list News

Floral Design Students Build Springfield Museum Display Celebrating Children’s Books

The Floral Design program emphasizes sustainability in all cycles of the business—production, harvest, and sales.

Published date Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Go to all news list News

CNS Represented in Undergraduates to be Honored as 21st Century Leaders at Commencement 2026

The awardees were chosen in recognition of their strong academic records and exemplary achievements.

Published date Friday, May 8, 2026 Go to all news list News

Learning By Growing: How UMass Students Run Their Own Farm

The farm is a 20-acre, student-run farm that sells to Big Y and UMass Dining, and runs a 100-person, community-supported agriculture (CSA) operation.

Published date Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Go to all news list News

Local Haze Blog Features Christine Hatch Wetland Monitoring Project

Hatch is advancing our understanding of wetland restoration through research into the connections between surface water and groundwater.

Published date Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Go to all news list News

CNS Takes Top Three Spots at 2026 3MT Competition

Members of CNS won the winner, runner-up, and “People’s Choice” designations this year.

Published date Friday, March 13, 2026 Go to all news list News

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