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    From farms and gardens to families and finances, our expert resources empower Georgians with trustworthy, practical science.

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    Science in service of humanity and the environment

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    Browse curated photo galleries capturing the people, places and programs that bring CAES to life.

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    Experience our stories through videos that highlight our people, projects and passions in action.

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    Tune in to “Cultivating Curiosity,” our podcast featuring in-depth conversations with CAES experts.

    Check out our podcast here
  • Expert Resources

    Expert Resources


    From farms and gardens to families and finances, our expert resources empower Georgians with trustworthy, practical science.

    Gardening
    Invasive species
    Food and food safety
    Ants, termites and other pests
    Pollinators
    Livestock
    Emergency preparedness
    Home safety and maintenance
    Health, family and finances
    Nutrition
    Water quality
    Lawn maintenance and landscaping
    Turfgrass
    View all topics

    What is an Expert Resource?


    We publish unbiased, research-backed expert advice to empower Georgians with practical, trustworthy information they can trust.

    These resources are written and reviewed by experts in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

    Learn how we produce science you can trust
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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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    Profiles, Awards and Leadership
    March 16, 2026

    Three faculty receive UGA’s highest early-career teaching award

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  • Cotton
    Oct. 2, 2025

    Field to fabric: UGA researchers innovate to secure the future of Southern cotton

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    Oct. 1, 2025

    Four new CAES Rural Scholars embrace first semester

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    Sustainability
    Sept. 30, 2025

    Our place at the table: The social roots of sustainability

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    Leadership
    Sept. 26, 2025

    A decade in the top 20: UGA ranked No. 19 by U.S. News

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    Alumni
    Sept. 25, 2025

    CAES Triple Dawg connects people and ideas through agriculture

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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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Integrative Precision Agriculture

  • Aug. 13, 2020

    New precision agriculture specialist joins UGA

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  • July 8, 2020

    Lee Nunn named 2020 Georgia Farmer of the Year

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  • Jan. 4, 2020

    Horticulture research yields light bulb moments in the improvement of greenhouse growing

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  • Faculty
    Nov. 17, 2021

    UGA animal science alum teaches equine courses, shares expertise with students and Extension audiences

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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.

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    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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    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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