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Athens, Ga., was blanketed in snow and then ice, much like the rest of north Georgia, on Jan. 9, 2011. The aftermath left homeowners and agribusinesses alike trying to dig out of the storm. CAES News
Winter storm brings icy delays to Georgia farmers
Severe winter weather struck Georgia last week. The dangerous mix of snow and ice that locked down much of the middle and northern parts of the state brought unusual winter worries to farmers in those regions.
Ag Forecast 2011 CAES News
UGA to present Ag Forecast
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences announces its fifth annual Ag Forecast Series. The sessions will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 24 in Gainesville, Jan. 25 in Tifton, Jan. 27 in Statesboro, Feb. 9 in Carrollton and Feb. 10 in Macon. A networking lunch will follow each forecast.
Rodney Miller is the Director of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Advancement and External Affairs. CAES News
Miller to head UGA ag school fundraising, alumni relations
Rodney Miller has been named director of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Office of Advancement and External Affairs, which coordinates the college’s fundraising and alumni relations.
Drs. Clifton Baile and Michael Doyle are now AAAS Fellows CAES News
Baile, Doyle named AAAS Fellows
Two University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty members have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Trees fall on a power line during a winter storm in North Georgia. CAES News
Weather radio, survival kit necessary year-round
Many Georgians were surprised to start their new year with a major winter storm. But bad weather can strike the state at any time. People need to be prepared, says the state climatologist.
Woman working on a computer CAES News
Shop online without losing your identity
Holiday shopping is over. But whether buying pet medications from Canada or discount tickets to a local concert, consumers are doing more and more of their day-to-day shopping online. To ensure the safety of year-round Internet purchases, a University of Georgia expert offers a few tips.
Child peeling banana. Spring 2010 CAES News
Return to healthy eating in the new year
Rochelle Beckstine baked cookies with her kids over the holidays and openly admits she ate way too many tasty treats recently.
Two children build a snowman on Christmas Day 2010 in Nicholson, Ga. CAES News
From Columbus to Macon to Athens, Georgians saw snow on Christmas
Many Georgians enjoyed a rare "White Christmas" last month, but also had to contend with unusually frigid temperatures. Less-than-normal precipitation has led all but the northeast corner of the state deeper into drought conditions.
Flavor of Georgia logo CAES News
2011 Flavor of Georgia food product contest accepting entries
On March 22, the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development will reveal the winners of the 2011 Flavor of Georgia contest. Winners will be announced during Georgia Ag Day.