Improved Teff Project Receives Major Funding

The Danforth Center and the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) have received a generous grant from The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to further the Center’s improved teff project (as seen on PBS). Teff is an Ethiopian staple crop depended on by 80+ million people. The new variety could increase yields dramatically, improving the lives of millions. Read more.

Revolutionizing STEAM+Ag Education

Through video games, AR/VR, 3D modeling, and more, students of today can explore the world of STEAM+Ag in exciting new ways. The Danforth Center is helping inspire the next generation by making these immersive educational technologies accessible to educators and young minds across our region. Read more.

Celebrating Black Plant Scientists

Every February, Senior Research Scientist & Principal Investigator Kevin Cox Jr., PhD, spotlights one Black plant scientist online for each day of Black History Month. In his new article, you can learn the story behind this meaningful tradition and meet the 29 remarkable scientists honored this year. Read more. 

Café Ups Their Sustainability Game

The Danforth Center Café is dishing up big changes this spring. Most notably, the team has made an impressive effort to push sustainability efforts to the next level, ensuring an even greener dining experience for all who visit the Café. Read more.

EVENTS: Conversations: Nourishing our Future | March 27

Join us for an enlightening public event on food security where a panel of distinguished speakers will discuss strategy and innovation to benefit farmers, families, and communities. This event is free to the public, but reservations are required. Secure your spot today.

You Don’t Need a Pot of Gold

For the cost of one shamrock Frappuccino per month, you could help combat hunger and preserve the environment. You could help inspire the next generation of scientists. And you could help our region flourish. Set up a monthly donation to the Danforth Center and become a Perennial Partner today.

Capturing the Light: Sarah Pardi, WHD Fellow

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