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Official tweets from the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota cfans.umn.edu St. Paul, Minnesota Joined March 2009
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University of Minnesota Alumni Association @UMNAlumni

5 months ago

Question as we close out year 2025: What college friendship have you made that has lasted a lifetime? Share in the comments! Our university fosters #UMNAlumni connections that extend well beyond the classroom. Featured in our most recent Minnesota Alumni magazine, proud alums Pat Duncanson and Doug Huebsch developed a lasting professional friendship rooted in shared experiences, mutual respect, and a commitment to leadership and service. Read the full story: umnalumni.org/stories-tiesth… @CFANS @UMNews

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U of M Research @UMNresearch

10 months ago

UMN’s ten Research and Outreach Centers (ROCs) play a crucial role in advancing agricultural and natural resource knowledge and innovation for Minnesotans. Their specialty research brings Minnesotans together to nurture tomorrow! bit.ly/45lKzJ7

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University of Minnesota @UMNews

10 months ago

University of Minnesota students blended AI and creativity to develop innovative food concepts. Students from the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) took the top spot with healthy, inventive snacks and meals in a Shark Tank style competition. z.umn.edu/alv9

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UMN Plant Breeding Center @UMNplantbreed

10 months ago

GopherCorn U-Pick 2025 🌽 Thanks to all who stopped by this year to learn about plant breeding at the U, discover the story behind GopherCorn, and head home with some hand-picked ears. Until next time!

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U of M GovRelations @UMNGovRelations

10 months ago

Thank you @SenAmyKlobuchar for visiting the University of Minnesota and your support of critical research. @CFANS #UMNProud

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Senator Amy Klobuchar @SenAmyKlobuchar

10 months ago

Thrilled to visit @UMNews and discuss my work to secure $1M for the USDA Cereal Disease Lab in the Senate Agriculture Appropriations bill. This funding will accelerate research to prevent crop losses and support Minnesota's industrial hemp farmers.

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North Central Research and Outreach Center @ncroc_uofm

11 months ago

Are you an experienced plant science professional looking for an impactful 100% on-site opportunity in Grand Rapids, MN? The North Central Research and Outreach Center is hiring a Plant Science Research Manager! Learn more & apply here: hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job Job ID 368175

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UMN Plant Breeding Center @UMNplantbreed

11 months ago

At this year’s NAPB conference in Hawaii, Rex Bernardo didn’t just share science — he made people feel it. 🌱 Instead of charts and bullet points, he showed images. He told stories. He asked his peers to remember how they felt — not just what they saw. 🔗seedworld.com/us/2025/07/15/…

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CFANS @CFANS

11 months ago

Rodents of Unusual Size? I don't think they exist.

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Smithsonian Magazine @SmithsonianMag

11 months ago

It’s official: Minnesota’s state fossil is the giant beaver, an extinct creature the size of a small bear that roamed around the Twin Cities more than 10,000 years ago. bit.ly/4lGiKSm

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CFANS @CFANS

11 months ago

🌱In a tucked-away U of M greenhouse, immigrant gardeners are connecting with one another—and with nature—through a program focused on growing crops from their homelands. Learn more in this story from @MPRnews: mprnews.org/story/2025/07/…

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Voyageurs Wolf Project @VoyaWolfProject

11 months ago

We peered into a den this May and to our surprise saw the paw of an adult wolf, something that has never happened in our decade of work...crazy finding from the field below.

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CFANS @CFANS

12 months ago

🌱Congratulations to Linda Kinkel, professor in the Department of Plant Pathology and Founder and Chief Science Officer of Jord BioScience!

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World Food Prize Foundation @WorldFoodPrize

12 months ago

🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED: World Food Prize Foundation 2025 Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP) List! ✨ Learn more about the 39 individuals driving bold and innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges in global food security here: bit.ly/46dbskz 👩‍🔬👨‍🌾👩‍💼👩‍🌾 #IveBeenTAPped

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Forrest Fleischman @ForrestFleisch1

12 months ago

A couple years ago, I was approached by some scientists at The Nature Conservancy with a proposal: Would I help them create a better global restoration opportunity map? The resulting paper is now out, and I will explain my view of it in this thread. nature.com/articles/s4146…

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CFANS @CFANS

12 months ago

🗺️🌲A new study by a team of researchers including researcher Pooja Choksi and Prof. @ForrestFleisch1 maps out where areas around the globe where reforestation can have the most benefits, without harming people or wildlife. Read more: theguardian.com/environment/20…

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Forrest Fleischman @ForrestFleisch1

a year ago

Excellent coverage of our new paper in Nature Communications in the Guardian. Will post a thread later, but this is a great summary: theguardian.com/environment/20…

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CFANS @CFANS

12 months ago

🌲More than a scenery along a shady trail and habitat to wildlife, Minnesota’s nearly 18 million acres of forests can drive bioinnovation, supporting both a healthy environment and economy, says @CFANSDean Brian Buhr in @duluthnews. Read more: duluthnewstribune.com/opinion/column…

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CFANS @CFANS

12 months ago

@BryanJBradford @UMNews The Oprah of apples! 😍

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University of Minnesota @UMNews

a year ago

Our state and our world depend on bountiful and safe sources of food. At the same time, the nation’s agriculture industry faces unprecedented levels of volatility, ranging from market forces and weather variability to disease pressures for both crops and livestock. z.umn.edu/af9k

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CFANS @CFANS

12 months ago

@UMNTurf @newbrightonmn @MetCouncilNews @UMNHorticulture @UMNExt The grass is looking green!

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CFANS @CFANS

12 months ago

Minnesota’s weather is getting more extreme—and our infrastructure is struggling to keep up. Britta Greene and Heidi Roop from @UMNclimate explain why smart adaptation is essential—and why it’s getting harder as federal support dries up. startribune.com/opinion-extrem…

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UMASH @UMASHcenter

12 months ago

Now in its fifth year, the UMASH Ag Health and Safety PSA Video Contest continues to spotlight student creativity to promote farm safety awareness. We’re excited to announce this year’s winners, @CFANS @UMN_AECM students, Selena Corona and Lindsey Miller! umash.umn.edu/farm-safety-in…

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CFANS @CFANS

a year ago

Passionate about sustainability? The University of Minnesota is leading the way: From cutting carbon emissions and boosting renewable energy to offering majors, minors, and hands-on programs that empower students to build a greener future! Learn how you can turn your passion into action at UMN: cfans.umn.edu/news/sustainab…

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