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Sustainable agriculture experts at the University of Georgia are offering a two-day intensive workshop March 23 and 24 to help small growers make the most of the upcoming season and build their farms into strong, productive businesses. CAES News
UGArden readying itself for its 10th year of growth and community 01/02/20 Merritt Melancon
There is a lot more growing at UGArden — the University of Georgia’s student-run community farm — than just vegetables. Student involvement, community outreach and adoption of sustainable practices are all products of the work of students and staff at the garden. 
Stedman Graham addresses Georgia 4-H'ers at Fall Forum. CAES News
Georgia 4-H’ers Focus on Social Media and Identity at State Conference 01/02/20 Cristina Luisa deRevere
More than 700 Georgia 4-H ninth through 12th grade youth members gathered for the annual State 4-H Fall Forum at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia.
Jennifer Berry, an apiculture research professional and lab manager for the University of Georgia Honeybee Program, proudly displays her "Save the Honeybee" Georgia license plate. Thanks to the work of the Georgia Beekeepers Association Georgians can now buy the tag at the GBA website (gabeekeeping.com). CAES News
Georgia Beekeepers Association's efforts lead to 'Save the Honeybee' license plate 12/31/19 Michele Hatcher
“Save the Honeybee” license plates are now available for Georgia drivers to purchase, thanks to the efforts of the Georgia Beekeepers Association (GBA).
Michael Toews, entomology professor and co-director of UGA's Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health, and his graduate student team of Apurba Barman (foreground), Lauren Perez (background, left) and Sarah Hobby inspect sorghum plants near Tifton for signs of invasive sugarcane aphids. CAES News
UGA's Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health leads the state's efforts against invasive pests 12/26/19 Eric Rangus
Earlier this year, Chuck Bargeron learned how to catch a Burmese python.
UGA poultry science student Vince Hix cares for about 1,000 birds at his home in northeast Georgia. Hix is respected by exotic bird breeders around the world. CAES News
UGA senior is for the birds 12/23/19 Sadie Lackey, Maria M. Lameiras
While some young men collect baseball cards or video games, University of Georgia senior Vince Hix has a slightly more exotic hobby. 
The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ Ratcliffe Scholars Program allows students to engage in study abroad opportunities like the CAES Food Production, Culture and the Environment May session in Spain. CAES News
CAES students ready for experiential learning in 2020 with the help of the Ratcliffe Scholarship 12/23/19 Chad Cain
While classrooms offer important skills and opportunities, not all lessons fit within four walls. Real-world experiences can be more valuable to a student's education than hours spent in lecture halls. 
As the newest member of the University of Georgia Griffin campus faculty, Bochra Bahri’s research will be focused on fighting turfgrass diseases including dollar spot. She is working closely with other members of the UGA turfgrass team members based in Griffin, including plant pathologist Alfredo Martinez and turfgrass breeders Paul Raymer and David Jespersen. CAES News
Plant pathologist Bochra Bahri joins UGA turfgrass research team 12/19/19 Sharon Dowdy
Bochra Bahri has joined the University of Georgia as an assistant professor of plant pathology. Based on the UGA Griffin campus, Bahri will conduct research on turfgrass and forage diseases that affect growers in Georgia, the nation and around the world.
The $6.5 million in funding that USPOULTRY has provided to the UGA Department of Poultry Science supports both life-changing academic programs and world-changing research. CAES News
USPOULTRY and USPOULTRY Foundation funding to UGA exceeds $6.5 million 12/19/19 Gwen Venable
During this season of gratitude, the faculty and students in the University of Georgia Department of Poultry Science are thankful for the partnerships that have helped make UGA's poultry science program one of the best of its kind in the nation.
A team of food industry experts and grocery buyers selected 33 products to compete in the final round of the University of Georgia's 2019 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest. CAES News
UGA's Flavor of Georgia launches 14th annual food product contest Jan. 2 12/18/19 Madison Thornhill
There’s no magic recipe for success, but there is a time-proven secret ingredient: the Flavor of Georgia food product contest.