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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 31, 2026

UGA honors faculty for statewide impact at 35th Public Service and Outreach Awards
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YAHOO! NEWS

North Dakota to lead nation in federal ag tech research initiative

SOUTHERN LIVING

How 1 Southern university is helping M&M’s keep their peanuts fresher longer

SOUTHERN LIVING

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

Integrative Precision Agriculture

Feb. 6, 2026

UGA awards seed grants to propel interdisciplinary AI research
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UGA Extension

Feb. 5, 2026

UGA’s record impact helps power Georgia’s economy
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Human Development and Family Science

Feb. 3, 2026

UGA’s AgrAbility program delivers adaptive tools and hope for Georgia farmers
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

Feb. 2, 2026

UGA students connect agriculture and clean energy
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Jan. 30, 2026

Poultry science student is leading the flock
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Radon

Jan. 28, 2026

Taking action against radon
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Integrative Precision Agriculture

Oct. 23, 2024

UGA uses AI, robotics to improve Georgia’s Vidalia sweet onion crop
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UGA Grand Farm

June 13, 2024

UGA and Grand Farm announce agriculture innovation partnership in Perry, Georgia
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UGA Grand Farm

June 10, 2024

Introducing: The University of Georgia Grand Farm
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Sept. 3, 2025

Singh named CAES associate dean for graduate studies, faculty affairs and strategic initiatives
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Georgia 4-H

Aug. 27, 2025

Arch Smith presented with 2025 Georgia 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award
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Climate

July 31, 2025

Agricultural climatologist Pam Knox helps connect science to everyday life for farmers and communities
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Emergency Preparedness

April 20, 2020

UGA horticulture expert offers tips on growing vegetables at home
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April 4, 2020

Georgia 4-H offers virtual environmental education series
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April 3, 2020

Handling COVID-19 on produce farms and in packinghouses
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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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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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