UW-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

09/14/2026

❕Tomorrow, September 15th❕
Peter Byck and Dr. Jason Rowntree will be on campus, hosted by the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences.

Peter has spent several years creating a four-part documentary series called Roots So Deep (www.rootssodeep.org). Dr. Rowntree, an endowed chair at Michigan State University, was one of the researchers involved in the documentary project which featured the benefits of adaptive multi-paddock grazing. 🌱

Presentation Details:
📍University Center Kinni Theater at UWRF.
⌚️3:00-6:00pm.
❔Peter and Jason will discuss the results of their multi-year research project. A question-and-answer session will follow.
➡️The event is open to anyone with an interest in the intersection of agriculture with the environment.

Documentary filmmaker Peter Byck will discuss his documentary series, “Roots So Deep,” and present an abridged screening on Tuesday, Sept. 15, from 3 to 6 p.m. at in the Kinnickinnic River Theater in the University Center, 501 Wild Rose Ave. The event is free and open to the public. UW-River Falls College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Learn more at www.uwrf.edu/newsroom/2026/08/documentary-filmmaker-discuss-regenerative-grazing-uwrf

09/08/2026

The 62nd annual Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo weekend is almost here! 🐎

📆This Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11th-12th.
📍Located at the outdoor riding arena on the Campus Farm: 1475 S. Wasson Lane, River Falls.
⌚️Friday’s performance begins at 7:00 p.m., while Saturday’s performances are set for 1:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

➡️To learn more or purchase tickets ahead of time please visit: https://www.uwrfrodeo.com/buy-tickets

The 62nd annual Falcon Frontier Days Rodeo is Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, at the outdoor rodeo arena at the Campus Farm located at 1475 S. Wasson Lane, River Falls. The public is invited to attend.
Friday’s performance begins at 7 p.m., while Saturday’s performances are set for 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Learn more at www.uwrf.edu/newsroom/2026/08/62nd-annual-falcon-frontier-days-rodeo-set-for-sept-11-12

09/01/2026

Farm and industry short course is entering its fourth year here at River falls. We are excited for students to join us on October 21st!!

Want to know more about FISC? We put together a quick overview of who we are, what makes the program different, and what our students experience.

Take a look, share it with someone who may be interested, and help us spread the word about the future of agriculture.

09/01/2026

🎉Congratulations to UWRF CAFES Dairy Science student Jena Hanson on being named the 73rd Princess Kay of the Milky Way!

We are so proud of you Jena and wish you the best year ahead serving as the the official good-will ambassador for the Minnesota dairy industry. 🐄👑❤️

Jena Hanson, a 20-year-old from Owatonna, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for the Minnesota dairy industry and families for the next year.

07/09/2026

🎉Join us in congratulating Dr. Bonnie Walters on her retirement!

All are welcome to stop by tomorrow - Friday, July 10th in AEA 179 from 2:00 - 4:00pm to help celebrate. ❤️

07/07/2026

We hope to see you there!
Get your RSVPs in today! 📬

Make plans to join us for the UWRF CAFES Alumni Picnic -
During the 2026 WI Farm Technology Days!

📅Tuesday, July 14, 2026
⏲️4:00 - 7:00pm
➡️Food served at 5:00pm

📍Located at:
The Fresh Country Aire
118600 County Road P, Stratford, WI 54484
(Less than 10 minutes away from the Farm Tech Day event grounds!)

The picnic is FREE! But we ask that you register by Tuesday, July 7th so we can provide an accurate headcount for catering.

🔹Please RSVP to: [email protected] by July 7th🔹
▫️We hope to see you there!▫️

07/02/2026

Make plans to join us for the UWRF CAFES Alumni Picnic -
During the 2026 WI Farm Technology Days!

📅Tuesday, July 14, 2026
⏲️4:00 - 7:00pm
➡️Food served at 5:00pm

📍Located at:
The Fresh Country Aire
118600 County Road P, Stratford, WI 54484
(Less than 10 minutes away from the Farm Tech Day event grounds!)

The picnic is FREE! But we ask that you register by Tuesday, July 7th so we can provide an accurate headcount for catering.

🔹Please RSVP to: [email protected] by July 7th🔹
▫️We hope to see you there!▫️

06/16/2026

The UWRF CAFES Alumni Reception at the 2026 Wisconsin State FFA Convention is today! ✨

📆Tuesday, June 16th
📍Mendota 1 at the Alliant Energy Center Exhibition Hall.
⌚️2:00 - 4:00pm

If you're out and about during Convention, please be sure to join us!

06/12/2026

June Dairy Month is upon us! 🐄❤️

Be sure to cast your vote in the University of Wisconsin-River Falls stories throughout the month of June - to help name the champion cheese of UWRF! 🧀🏆

The June Dairy Month Cheese Bracket is here!

Thirty-two cheeses are competing for the title of favorite. Vote in our stories throughout June Dairy Month and help crown the champion.

Which cheese are you rooting for?

05/01/2026

A wonderful representation! 👏❤️

Read more at: https://www.uwrf.edu/newsroom/2026/05/falcon-futures-student-gabby-huitema-one-three-alice-dairyland-finalists-uwrf-ties?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0f6zrgqi&fbclid=IwY2xjawRh3JdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFteEZyNnZrNEtmRlI5WFh0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHml983gLz5Rj9cEN_rxtWMFINF67joUD8c4bjE5dkYL0FFgBl8SwkYRy-Xy4_aem_5nF8APUk-noNNIpDTTn2CA

will be well represented at the Alice in Dairyland finals May 14-16 in Marathon County, with half of this year’s finalists being current students or alumni. Gabby Huitema joins UWRF alums Michelle Stangler and Jessica Moor as they compete to become the 79th Alice and represent Wisconsin agriculture. Learn more at www.uwrf.edu/newsroom/2026/05/falcon-futures-student-gabby-huitema-one-three-alice-dairyland-finalists-uwrf-ties