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How effective is Heifer International's model? CAES development economist and graduate student travel to Nepal to evaluate 11/16/16 Emily Clance
Heifer International is well-known around the world for helping connect small-holder farmers with livestock to lift families and entire communities out of severe poverty.
A platter of dark and white meat turkey. CAES News
Sandwiches? Turkey soup? Don't let those leftovers linger too long 11/16/16 Merritt Melancon
For many families, the prospect of turkey sandwiches and turkey soup after Thanksgiving is almost as exciting as the big meal itself.
UGA Regents Professor Andrew Paterson is leading an international team working toward sustainable intensification of sorghum production. CAES News
Feeding the world: UGA geneticist enhancing sorghum's drought resiliency 11/15/16 Allison Floyd
When University of Georgia plant geneticist Andrew Paterson began searching for lines of sorghum that might survive in some of the most parched places in the world, he didn’t plant trials in the desert.
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 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest seeking best food in the state for 2017 contest 11/14/16 Merritt Melancon
Whether it's a specialty sweet treat, small-batch pork sausage or pimento cheese made from Grandma's secret recipe, the University of Georgia's Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest shines the spotlight on the state's craft food scene.
Pictured is a pond with low water on the UGA Tifton Campus at the Lang-Rigdon Farm, due to the drought. Date: Nov. 9, 2016 CAES News
Drought impacting Georgia farmers 11/10/16 Clint Thompson
Georgia farmers are experiencing one of the worst droughts in recent memory, and University of Georgia climatologist Pam Knox cautions there could be a potential repeat next year.
Pictured is a rain simulator used by UGA scientists on the UGA Tifton Campus. CAES News
Rain simulation project aimed at improving Georgia vegetable production 11/10/16 Kyle Dawson
A simulated rain research project coordinated by two University of Georgia scientists is aimed at enhancing and improving vegetable production.
As of Nov. 1, almost 75 percent of Georgia has been designated as having abnormally dry or drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. Image credit: USDA Drought Monitor. CAES News
Almost 75 percent of Georgia now experience some level of drought or abnormally dry conditions 11/10/16 Pam Knox
After five months of above-normal temperatures and dry conditions, almost 75 percent of Georgia is now experiencing some level of drought or abnormally dry conditions.
On Nov. 7, 2016 the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences honored faculty and staff at the D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards Ceremony. Those honored included; from left front row; Brian Fairchild, Julia Gaskin, JoAnne Norris, Wayne Parrott, Bill Tyson; and from left back row; Peter LaFayette, Carla Barnett, Lindsey Barner, Tim Brenneman, Nick Fuhrman and Ron Walcott. CAES News
Speaker blames lack of will — not a lack of food — for global epidemic of malnutrition 11/09/16 Merritt Melancon
One in four children will suffer severe developmental issues due to hunger. Although this number may be overwhelming, nothing will change if people continue to ignore the problem.
UGA weed scientist Stanley Culpepper speaks during the Sunbelt Field Day in 2015. He is among the scheduled presenters during this year's field day on July 25, 2019. CAES News
UGA's Culpepper to receive prestigious award 11/03/16 Clint Thompson
World-renowned researcher Stanley Culpepper, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension weed scientist on the UGA Tifton Campus, will receive the 2016 regional Excellence in Extension Award from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU).

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