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Sustainable Agriculture
Why don't more farmers use cover crops? UGA research offers answers
After interviewing farmers nationwide, University of Georgia research found conservation decisions are shaped by economics, risk, trust and local realities.
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Agricultural Economics
Georgia’s $100 billion picnic
Behind every Georgia-grown meal is a wealth of data: Each year, the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development partners with UGA Cooperative Extension agents in all 159 counties to track the value of products as they leave the farm.
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UGA Grand Farm
A citizen of the world: UGA Grand Farm director Lenin Rodriguez cultivating fertile future for farming
From a family farm in Honduras to leading University of Georgia Grand Farm, Lenin Rodriguez is advancing technologies that help farmers thrive worldwide.
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July 17, 2026

Through Google-funded initiative, UGA students use AI technology, community engagement to support Georgia farmers
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People told to cook food, make pies to avoid ‘explosive’ diarrhea outbreak

MARTHA STEWART

11 mistakes to avoid when shopping for plants

EVERYDAY HEALTH

How to clean salad greens to lower your risk of food poisoning (and when to blanch)

MORNING AG CLIPS

UGA Extension rallies to aid community during historic Georgia fire

GRAND FORKS HERALD

Grand Farm provides tech fix for farmers’ most pressing needs

THE RED & BLACK

Ron Walcott named UGA’s interim senior vice president for academic affairs and provost

Sustainable Agriculture

July 16, 2026

Why don’t more farmers use cover crops? UGA research offers answers
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Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics

July 15, 2026

Integrated Plant Sciences program helps grad students find the right fit
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July 14, 2026

UGA tops AUTM rankings for 4th consecutive year
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International Programs

July 13, 2026

Seven UGA faculty and administrators earn Fulbright awards for 2026-2027
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UGA Extension

July 10, 2026

UGA Extension rallies to aid community during historic Georgia fire
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Agricultural Economics

July 9, 2026

Georgia’s $100 billion picnic
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

UGA Grand Farm

July 8, 2026

A citizen of the world: UGA Grand Farm director Lenin Rodriguez cultivating fertile future for farming
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

July 3, 2026

IIPA launches Industry Advisory Board to strengthen ties between research, Georgia stakeholders
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Animal and Dairy Science

June 18, 2026

Georgia dairy industry looks to UGA for growth, innovation and sustainability
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Hospitality and Food Industry Management

May 21, 2026

Hospitality leaders gather at UGA to explore profitability, technology and the human experience
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Hospitality and Food Industry Management

Nov. 27, 2025

UGA redefines Southern hospitality through a thriving degree program
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Hospitality and Food Industry Management

July 1, 2025

UGA hospitality program takes flight with $5M from The Delta Air Lines Foundation
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International Programs

July 13, 2026

Seven UGA faculty and administrators earn Fulbright awards for 2026-2027
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Leadership

May 18, 2026

UGA reaffirmed as APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
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Leadership

April 20, 2026

State of Solutions 2025
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Emergency Preparedness

UGA Extension

July 10, 2026

UGA Extension rallies to aid community during historic Georgia fire
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Emergency Preparedness

July 6, 2026

Helping Augusta grow back
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Natural Disasters

Sept. 24, 2025

After the storm: Georgia farmers push for policy reform in the wake of Hurricane Helene
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Expert Resources

Expert resources, also known as UGA Cooperative Extension publications, offer unbiased, research-backed advice to empower Georgians with practical, trustworthy information on agriculture, the environment, food, family and more.

Container Gardens

July 15, 2026

C 1375

Creating an Impactful Container Pollinator Garden
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Maternity

July 14, 2026

C 1349-04

Postpartum Nutrition and Breastfeeding
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Commercial Vegetables

July 7, 2026

C 1371

Turmeric: Nutritional Composition, Health Benefits, and Applications
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Water

TP 122

Understanding the Potential Impacts of Utility-Scale Solar Facilities on Groundwater and Surface Water in Georgia
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Food Safety

C 1377

Grilling Safely: Common Food Safety Myths Explained
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Emergency Preparedness

B 1585-01

Three Must-Have Emergency Kits to Pack Before a Hurricane or Flood
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