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Wayne Parrott, a professor in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, is one of the world's leading authorities on soybean genomics and enabling technologies for the improvement of crop plants. CAES News
UGA plant breeder Wayne Parrott honored by American Seed Trade Association 06/22/20 Josh Paine
Along with grant applications, administrative duties, publishing and hands-on research duties, scientists in agricultural research have the monumental job of disseminating vital information to stakeholders, policymakers and the general public.
bee on Lantana CAES News
Georgia 4-H celebrates National Pollinator Week 06/22/20 Cristina Luisa deRevere
Georgia 4-H is celebrating National Pollinator Week virtually throughout the week of June 22-28, 2020. The celebration showcases facts, resources and activities and highlights youth who participate in Georgia 4-H pollinator programs.
Watermelons harvested on UGA Tifton campus. CAES News
Georgia vegetable growers should prepare now for harvesting 06/18/20 Andre Luiz Biscaia Ribeiro da Silva
As we approach the harvest season for watermelon, bell pepper, tomato, yellow squash, zucchini, cucumber, sweet corn and other crops, Georgia vegetable growers can move ahead and prepare seasonal workers to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during harvest time.
Caroline Lewallen, a 2011 agricultural education graduate, is co-owner of a pasture-raised beef cattle farm in Clarkesville, Georgia. (contributed) CAES News
Caroline Lewallen takes the helm as president of the CAES Alumni Association 06/17/20 Josh Paine
Caroline Lewallen, a 2011 agricultural education graduate, has been elected to serve as president of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association for the 2020-21 term beginning July 1.
Fulton County Extension staff and volunteers prepare to distribute produce bags through curbside pickup at a Fulton Fresh mobile market stop in Atlanta. (Photo by Molly Woo) CAES News
Extension’s mobile farmers markets rolling again in metro Atlanta 06/16/20 Josh Paine
Mobile farmers markets are rolling again in metro Atlanta. Throughout the summer, Fulton Fresh and Fresh on DeK will continue serving fresh produce and delivering nutrition education to communities through curbside pickups and digital content.
dairy cow CAES News
Georgia 4-H hosts virtual 2020 State Dairy Quiz Bowl 06/13/20 Cristina Luisa deRevere
More than 25 youth participated in the 2020 Georgia 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl on June 5, 2020, offered virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contest is supported by The Georgia Dairy Youth Foundation and Milk Check-Off.
Chris Rhodes brings expertise in business development, innovation, partnerships and strategy to new role at CAES. (contributed) CAES News
Chris Rhodes joins CAES as director of industry partnerships, liaison to UGA Innovation District 06/11/20 Maria M. Lameiras
Chris Rhodes will join the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as director of industry partnerships and project-based learning in July.
With limited to no in-person contact with customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, for many growers, expanding online capabilities is crucial to business continuity. Join Georgia Grown and UGA Extension on June 17 for an e-commerce workshop featuring experts from the UGA Small Business Development Center. CAES News
Digital marketing webinar for agribusinesses offered by UGA, Georgia Department of Agriculture 06/11/20 Kelly Simmons
The University of Georgia is partnering with the Georgia Department of Agriculture to present a free digital marketing webinar for agribusiness owners looking for alternate ways to sell their products.
Nadia Tamim will serve as the undergraduate teaching coordinator in the UGA Department of Poultry Science beginning in the fall 2020 semester. (contributed photo) CAES News
Tamim joins UGA Department of Poultry Science as undergraduate teaching coordinator 06/08/20 Maria M. Lameiras
Nada Tamim will join the University of Georgia’s Department of Poultry Science as the undergraduate teaching coordinator on August 1.

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