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Student in horsemanship class at the University of Georgia, Oct. 28, 2009, in Athens. CAES News
UGA hosts 10th annual Horse Owner's Seminar in Athens
Horse owners will get the latest research-based information on how to care for their animals at the 10th annual University of Georgia Horse Owner’s Seminar and Trade Show set for Aug. 15 at the UGA Livestock Arena in Athens, Georgia.
The Hoke Smith Building on UGA's Athens Campus has always been home to some part of UGA Cooperative Extension. Despite it's association with master horticulturalist and gardeners, it's own landscape needs a facelift. That facelift starts next week. CAES News
Georgia Green Industry Association helps beautify the Hoke Smith Building
It’s been 80 years since the front landscape of the Hoke Smith Building at the University of Georgia — once home to the state administration for UGA Cooperative Extension — was first installed, and it’s time for a facelift.
The 2015 class of the CAES Young Scholars Program spent this summer performing research in labs and fields in Griifin, Tifton and Athens. CAES News
UGA CAES Young Scholars spend summer conducting research with faculty mentors
This summer 83 high school students from across Georgia gained real-world research experience through the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences' (CAES) Young Scholars Program.
UGArden Manager JoHannah Biang gives a tour to USDA undersecretary Kevin Concannon during his tour of Athens on July 22, 2015. CAES News
USDA undersecretary tours UGArden to discuss access to healthy food
The staff at UGArden, the University of Georgia’s student-run farm on the Athens Campus, received a federal-sized pat on the back this week when Kevin Concannon, U.S. Department of Agriculture undersecretary for food, nutrition and consumer services, visited the farm and demonstration garden.
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Paul Wood receives Green Jacket Award for Georgia 4-H
Georgia 4-H’s annual Green Jacket Award goes to a public official who has shown exceptional support for Georgia’s young people. This year that honor went to Paul Wood, president and CEO of Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC).
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Parents need to keep track of social media trends in order to keep kids safe
With more and more students connecting on social media via their phones and tablets, it can be more difficult than ever for parents to make sure their children are safe and making good decisions online.
Breanna Coursey is the academics counselor for the UGA Tifton Campus. CAES News
New admissions counselor on UGA Tifton eyes expansion of campus' presence
The new face in the academic programs office at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus is eyeing an expansion of the campus’ presence in Georgia.
Tim Coolong holds a bell pepper and tomato. Both vegetables, grown on the UGA Tifton Campus, show symptoms of blossom end rot. CAES News
Calcium-related disorder impacts Georgia's bell pepper production
Georgia’s bell pepper farmers experienced a setback in production this spring. According to University of Georgia vegetable horticulturist Tim Coolong, some Georgia growers experienced losses of up to 25 percent due to blossom end rot — a calcium-related disorder.
J. Scott Angle, dean and director, UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. CAES News
UGA's Scott Angle selected to lead international agricultural organization
J. Scott Angle, who has served as dean and director of the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences for the past decade, has announced that he will step down from his position to lead a global organization that works to alleviate hunger