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If you love cupcakes, ice cream and 4-H, you’ll want to try Blue Bell’s latest creation, Centennial Cupcake. While satisfying your sweet tooth, you’ll be supporting the national 4-H program. Blue Bell Creameries created Centennial Cupcake to honor 4-H’s 100 years of youth development programming. The treat includes cake batter ice cream, pieces of yellow cake, a chocolate icing swirl and four-leaf clover sprinkles. Centennial Cupcake is available in stores where Blue Bell products are sold. Look for the 4-H four-leaf clover and children in 4-H T-shirts on the label. A portion of the sales will go to 4-H to promote educational programs. "This is an exciting opportunity for Georgia communities to support 4-H and enjoy a great ice cream," said Bo Ryles, Georgia 4-H state leader.Published on 02/28/08
Ice cream supports national 4-H program
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Lady Belle wins 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product contest
A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition, beating out a record 173 products submitted in 12 categories. Sunday Dinner Gritscuits, produced by Lady Belle, are French gougeres, or cheese puffs, stuffed with macaroni and cheese flavored grits with collard greens and smoked turkey. Lady Belle is a French-Southern fusion microbakery specializing in handcrafted Parisian style macarons, Belle (Signature) Macarons and savory Gritscuits.
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CAES to honor new graduates at convocation ceremony May 8
As the academic year winds down, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is preparing for its spring 2025 convocation, to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Classic Center in Athens. “Convocation presents a unique opportunity for students to reflect on all they have achieved during their college careers,” said CAES Dean and Director Nick Place.
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CAES researcher Robin Buell is advancing plant genomics for a sustainable future
Meet Robin Buell, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics. Buell's research at the University of Georgia focuses on unlocking the full potential of plants to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. By studying their genomes, she aims to improve agricultural efficiency, develop sustainable biofuels, and create crops that thrive in changing environments.
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Volunteers keep UGA Extension connected to communities
In addition to its experts throughout the state, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is powered by thousands of volunteers who give generously to extend program impact and reach in support of UGA Extension missions. Throughout National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 20-26, UGA Extension will host special events that highlight the volunteers who have donated their time to facilitate 4-H, Master Gardener, and Family and Consumer Sciences programming.
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Your ultimate guide to healthy garden soil
Healthy soil is the foundation of a productive and beautiful garden, providing essential nutrients, proper drainage and the right balance of air and moisture for plant roots to flourish. Whether you're preparing a brand-new garden bed or revitalizing existing soil, understanding its composition and how to improve it will set your plants up for success. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension consumer horticulturist Bob Westerfield provides guidance on ensuring your garden soil is ready to provide fruitful vegetables this summer.
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Community science counts: Census meets storytelling
Six years after founding the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Becky Griffin held something remarkable in her hands — a children’s book inspired by the project she built from the ground up. "The Great Pollinator Count," written by Susan Richmond and published by Peachtree Publishing, is set to hit physical and digital bookshelves on April 15. The book celebrates the power of community science, pollinator conservation, and the educators and students who bring it all to life.