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CAES News

According to Georgia Organics, “Land Steward award winners not only foster a better environment through the soil, but through their larger community through leadership, education, and outreach.” CAES News
Growing interest in regenerative agriculture is driving research to restore the Earth
Increasing populations and changing climate conditions will require both innovative and ancient growing methods to feed the world. Regenerative agriculture, a movement both burgeoning and broad, is underpinned by the public’s growing awareness of how land stewardship and agricultural production contribute to the fate of our planet.
Virtual CAES service-learning course encourages a conservation mindset and meaningful engagement with community partners CAES News
CAES service-learning course encourages a conservation mindset
“I had no idea that any of this was out there.” This is the refrain that Bodie Pennisi and Kris Braman hear over and over when students at the University of Georgia enroll in the online course they developed to enlighten students to the wide world of biodiversity, pollinators and their role in protecting both. Co-taught by Pennisi, a professor in the Department of Horticulture, and Braman, head of the Department of Entomology, the official title of the course is “Discover the Wonderful World of Plants and Pollinators and Your Place in It.”

Events

Intros and Appetizers is a networking opportunity for CAES students to meet and conenct with CAES alumni and employers. This is open to faculty/staff.  Due to limited spacing, please register below.
Sep 26
6:00PM - 7:30PM CAES Intros and Appetizers Studio 225, Athens
Wednesday, October 4 _____________________________3:00pm - 3:30pm Impact of photoselective device on plant growth & development and assessment of the effect of weather conditions on postharvest fruit quality of blueberry Amit Godara, PhD GRA-research proposalAdvisor, Z. Rubio Ames and A. Deltsidis. presenting from Tifton _____________________________3:30pm - 4:00pm Topic: industry survey, study abroad, marketing Swayang Nayak, PhD GRA-research proposalAdvisor, J. Campbell. presenting from Athens campus
Oct 04
3:00PM - 3:30PM PhD Research Proposal Seminar: Impact of photoselective device on plant growth and development and assessment of the effect of weather conditions on postharvest fruit quality of blueberry Miller Plant Science, ATHENS, GA
Wednesday, October 4 _____________________________3:00pm - 3:30pm Impact of photoselective device on plant growth & development and assessment of the effect of weather conditions on postharvest fruit quality of blueberry Amit Godara, PhD Research ProposalAdvisor, Z. Rubio Ames and A. Deltsidis. presenting from Tifton _____________________________3:30pm - 4:00pm Topic: industry survey, study abroad, marketing Swayang Nayak, PhD Research ProposalAdvisor, J. Campbell. presenting from Athens campus
Oct 04
3:30PM - 4:00PM PhD Research Proposal Seminar: Title TBA Miller Plant Science, ATHENS, GA
Wednesday, October 11 3:00pm - 4:00pm Title TBA Hannah Ibiapina De Jesus, PhD Exit SeminarAdvisor, T. Coolong. presenting from Athens campus
Oct 11
3:00PM - 4:00PM PhD Exit Seminar: Title TBA Miller Plant Science, ATHENS, GA
Come and visit the UGA Department of Horticulture this year at the annual Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, GA!
Oct 17
10/17 - 10/19 2023 Sunbelt Ag Expo
Wednesday, October 25 _____________________________3:00pm - 3:30pm Title TBA Kahlin Wacker, MS Exit SeminarAdvisor, R. Ferrarezi. presenting from Athens campus _____________________________3:30pm - 4:00pm Title TBA Peyton Palsha, MS Exit SeminarAdvisor, R. Ferrarezi. presenting from Athens campus
Oct 25
3:30PM - 4:30PM MS Eit Seminar: Title TBA Miller Plant Science, ATHENS, GA
Wednesday, November 1 3:00pm - 4:00pm   Title TBA   Tej Acharya, PhD Exit Seminar Advisor, S. Nambeesan. presenting from Athens campus
Nov 01
3:00PM - 4:00PM PhD Exit Seminar, Title TBA Miller Plant Science, ATHENS, GA
Friday, November 3 3:00pm - 4:00pm Title TBA Kaitlin Swiantek, MS Exit SeminarAdvisor, J. Ruter. presenting from Athens campus - room location TBD
Nov 03
1:00PM - 2:00PM MS Exit Seminar: Title TBA Miller Plant Science, ATHENS, GA
Wednesday, November 8 - GUEST SPEAKER 3:00pm - 4:00pmGenetic Improvement of Horticultural Crops with Advanced Breeding ToolsDr. Alfred Hequiang, ProfessorUniversity of Florida  presenting from Athens campus  Hort Faculty Host: Dr. Peggy Oias-Akins
Nov 08
3:00PM - 4:00PM Guest Seminar: Genetic Improvement of Horticultural Cros with Advanced Breeding Tools Miller Plant Science, ATHENS, GA
Wednesday, November 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm Characterization and Breeding of Flavor for Blueberries Jamal Mohammad, PhD Exit SeminarAdvisor, R. Itle. presenting from Griffin campus
Nov 22
3:00PM - 4:00PM PhD Exit Seminar: Characterization and Breeding of Flavor for Blueberries Miller Plant Science, ATHENS, GA
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