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Cultivating Curiosity Podcast
Ready, set, grow: Quick expert tips to get your garden ready
Get expert tips on soil prep, plant selection, watering and pest control with University of Georgia horticulture specialist Heather Kirk Ballard.
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Research
CAES faculty recognized among UGA’s top research award winners
On April 2, the University of Georgia will honor four College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty for their research in PFAS cleanup, turfgrass breeding, food innovation and ant genetics, highlighting real-world impact.
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Food Science and Technology
Papa Mountain wins 2026 Flavor of Georgia food product contest grand prize
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

March 20, 2026

Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture awards 6 new seed grants
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How 1 Southern university is helping M&M’s keep their peanuts fresher longer

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Does a cold winter really mean fewer bugs in spring? Here’s what experts say

YAHOO! NEWS

Georgia entrepreneur’s Papa Mountain bread rolls win top food awards

WALB

Defining artificial sweeteners: Do they do more harm than good?

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Georgians urged to spot yellow-legged hornets early

Industry

Nov. 18, 2025

CAES director of industry partnerships aims to strengthen agricultural advancement and student success
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

Nov. 17, 2025

Creating an Extension-driven vision for smarter farming
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Leadership

Nov. 14, 2025

UGA Foundation honors Dean Ron Walcott with Distinguished Service Award
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Students

Nov. 13, 2025

CAES student keeps the field in top condition while working toward a game day career path
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Cultivating Curiosity Podcast

Nov. 11, 2025

From meal prep to leftovers: Expert food safety tips for your Thanksgiving dinner
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Poultry Science

Nov. 10, 2025

Food microbiologist turns curiosity into a career in poultry science
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

April 28, 2022

Can tech save the world?
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April 15, 2022

UGA to host second annual Georgia Precision Poultry Farming Conference May 3
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March 23, 2022

CAES students get new views on industry during Georgia ag tour
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Aug. 25, 2022

S. Mayson Blocker brings passion for environment to conservation studies
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Aug. 15, 2022

Setting the course
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July 29, 2022

Kelvin Jimmy Awori hopes to help alleviate food insecurity through crop improvement
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Emergency Preparedness

Aug. 30, 2018

When planning for hurricane season, don’t forget to include your pets
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Dec. 18, 2017

Blogs an effective communication tool for Extension agents
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Nov. 9, 2017

UGA training helps keep landscape, tree care workers safe
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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.

Strawberries

July 17, 2025

AP 119-7

2026 Southeast Regional Strawberry Guide Focused on Plasticulture Production
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Food Safety

March 18, 2026

C 1321-SP

El embarazo y la higiene alimentaria: 4 pasos básicos para proteger a la madre y al bebé de las enfermedades transmitidas por alimentos
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Nutrition

March 18, 2026

C 1349-01-SP

Recomendaciones nutricionales para mujeres embarazadas
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Gardening

C 943

Vegetable Garden Calendar
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Garden soil

C 896

Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots
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Irrigation

B 894

Irrigation for Lawns and Gardens
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