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Dario Chavez is the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences' peach specalist located on the Griffin Campus.

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Climate

April 10, 2024

Growers hopeful 2024 peach season will rebound from disastrous 2023
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Cultivating Curiosity Podcast

March 29, 2024

Ripe for change: How climate shifts are shaping the future of peach farming
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Sept. 2, 2021

Pigskin and peaches: Rivals have common goal
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April 27, 2021

Irrigation benefits both newly planted and established peach trees in UGA study
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Aug. 6, 2020

UGA’s Dario Chavez spotlighted in Fruit Growers News 40 Under 40 class
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Oct. 30, 2019

UGA peach specialist Dario Chavez encourages farmers to water trees, especially during prolonged dry period
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Preparing the Packinghouse for Peach Season

Jan. 5, 2026
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Peach Orchard Establishment and Young Tree Care

Jan. 5, 2026
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Simple Tree Training Technique for Peaches

Jan. 5, 2026
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Drip Irrigation Checklist: Start-Up

Jan. 5, 2026
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Drip Irrigation Checklist: Winterization

Jan. 5, 2026
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Home Fruit Orchard Pruning Techniques

Jan. 5, 2026
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