// University of Wisconsin–Madison

We grow
plant breeders.

A community for students passionate about plant genetics, crop improvement, and the science of feeding the world.

// What we do

Student-led plant breeding at UW–Madison — from the lab bench to the field. We breed crops. We build breeders.

20+
members
10+
events/year
5+
crops

// What's coming up

Upcoming Events

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Journal Club

Ethical Dilemmas in Plant Breeding

Come meet the club, hear what we have planned for the semester, and grab some free pizza. Great for new members!

📅 April 20, 2026 · 📍 Moore 462
Lecture

Weekly PBPG Seminar

Learn about the research of PBPG graduate students through the weekly Graduate Student Seminar.

📅 April 24, 2026 · 📍 Moore 351
Breeding

Eagle Heights Work Day

A hands-in-the-dirt day to begin weeding and prepping our Eagle Heights plot for planting.

📅 May 2, 2026 · 📍 Eagle Heights Plot

// Get involved

Ready to join?

We welcome students from all backgrounds — whether you're deep in your dissertation or just curious about where your food comes from.

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