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    Food waste: Recycling, not discarding, offers huge environmental benefits

    Researchers at Penn Vet examine how common food waste recycling methods, including composting, could have a big impact on greenhouse gas emissions and the use of natural resources.

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    Penn Vet Showcases Vital Role in Pennsylvania Agriculture at 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show

    At the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show last week, with the theme ‘Powering Pennsylvania,’ the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) importance to the state’s agricultural industry was…

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    Tara Gaab, V’17

    From Classroom to Farms to Back Again

    Regenerative Ag Alliance promotes stream health through agroforestry

    After meticulous planning, the Alliance planted an initial 250 trees at New Bolton Center with assistance from enthusiastic volunteers and students from Penn Vet and Weitzman. The project aims to…

    Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis

    The climate crisis impacts everyone. During Climate Week at Penn, which will be held from Sept. 18-22, everyone is invited to find their place in the climate movement.

    Trained dogs can sniff out a deadly deer disease

    Charlie, Jari, and Kiwi are pet dogs with a superpower: Their sensitive noses can distinguish between a healthy deer and one sick with chronic wasting disease (CWD), all from a…

    Partnering with farmers to advance livelihoods, food, and health

    At the 107th Pennsylvania Farm Show last week, with the theme ‘Rooted in Progress,’ the School of Veterinary Medicine’s importance to the state’s agricultural industry was on full display.

    At COP27, Penn showcased its diverse climate expertise on the world stage

    More than 30 representatives from the University, including Penn Vet Dean Andrew Hoffman, traveled to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, for two weeks of negotiations at this year’s United Nations climate…

    Meeting a Generational Challenge

    Feeding the World and Doing It Sustainably

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    University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine Launches New Center for Stewardship Agriculture and Food Security

    Drawing on multi-disciplinary expertise, the Center seeks to improve animal agriculture while mitigating climate and ecological impacts.

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