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J. Scott Angle, dean and director, UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. CAES News
Innovation-driven economy is key to economic development 10/17/13 J. Scott Angle
With Georgia’s economy still recovering from the downturn and unemployment rates still hovering above 8 percent, the university’s programs are desperately needed to help launch an innovation-driven economy.
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Autism Answers Conference set on UGA Griffin campus 10/16/13
One in 88 American children have been identified with an autism spectrum disorder, according to estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To help parents and educators better serve these children, the University of Georgia Griffin campus will host a conference focused on the topic of autism Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics students receive Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program stickers in celebration of the millionth student served. (Credit: J. Merritt Melancon/UGA) CAES News
One million students served by Georgia 4-H Environmental Education Program 10/11/13 Merritt Melancon
With the arrival of 456 third- through fifth-graders at the University of Georgia Rock Eagle 4-H Center on Thursday, Oct. 10, Georgia 4-H marked its millionth student served by its environmental education program.
University of Georgia beef cattle specialist Jacob Segers talks with Dalton Whitley, an eighth grader from Piedmont Academy in Monticello, Ga., during a junior beef showmanship competition at the Georgia National Fair in Perry on Friday, Oct. 4. CAES News
UGA faculty instrumental in helping organize livestock shows at Georgia National Fair 10/10/13 Clint Thompson
Approximately 1,500 to 1,600 4-H and FFA students statewide participate in livestock shows like the ones at this week’s Georgia National Fair. University of Georgia faculty are heavily involved in organizing these events across the state.
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UGA to host International Plant Propagators' Society Meeting Nov. 2-6 10/08/13 Merritt Melancon
The University of Georgia Department of Horticulture will host hundreds of nursery operators, ornamental plant breeders, landscape designers and plant scientists Nov. 2-6 at the International Plant Propagators’ Society Southern Region of North America Annual Meeting.
Students at High Shoals Elementary School in Oconee County work in their school garden. CAES News
UGA School Garden Curriculum Resource Center helps teachers use school gardens 10/08/13 Merritt Melancon
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has launched a new, online resource for Georgia teachers looking to take full advantage of their school’s gardens or start a garden at their school.
Entomologist Brendan Hunt has joined the faculty of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He is based on the Griffin campus and his research focus is fire ant genetics. CAES News
UGA researcher studies fire ant genetics to better understand ant's success 10/08/13 Sharon Dowdy
A newly-hired University of Georgia entomologist hopes to develop genetic resources to understand fire ant success in the southeastern United States. Ultimately, this research could lead to new methods to reduce the number of fire ants inflicting pain on humans and taking over lawns and pastures across Georgia.
Sterling House - pioneer home at Rock Eagle 4-H Center CAES News
Visit pioneer site at Rock Eagle 4-H Center 10/08/13
When most Georgians think about Rock Eagle, images of 4-H’ers enjoying summer camp come to mind. But long before Rock Eagle 4-H Center was established, the property was home to an extended pioneer family, a bustling country inn and a large working farm. Visitors can visit the pioneer site during the next session of Saturday at the Rock.
Although there is no one-size-fits-all rule to rotational grazing management, to provide forage rest and recovery and improve grazing efficiency, the first step is to get cattle moving. CAES News
Georgia producers will decide fate of proposed beef commission 10/08/13 Frank M. Watson
Georgia cattle producers have until Dec. 31 to request a ballot for deciding whether or not a Georgia Agricultural Commodity Commission for Beef should be formed.