Not only is a good variety of foods important, but a good variety of where the food comes from. With the severe drought in California, UW-Madison Prof. Bill Tracy says the food chain should not rely on just one region for the majority of produce. That's why interest is growing among foodies, farmers, and researchers to develop seeds with traits conducive to Wisconsin. Other traits include: easy to process, long shelf life, and great tasting. However, challenges remain in getting students in the plant science departments on campus. The Farm to Flavor event Tracy references is Aug. 21 in Madison: https://seedalliance.org/events/farm-to-flavor/

Not only is a good variety of foods important, but a good variety of where the food comes from. With the severe drought in California, UW-Madison Prof. Bill Tracy says the food chain should not rely on just one region for the majority of produce. That's why interest is growing among foodies, farmers, and researchers to develop seeds with traits conducive to Wisconsin. Other traits include: easy to process, long shelf life, and great tasting. However, challenges remain in getting students in the plant science departments on campus. The Farm to Flavor event Tracy references is Aug. 21 in Madison: <a href="https://seedalliance.org/events/farm-to-flavor/">https://seedalliance.org/events/farm-to-flavor/</a>

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