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THE RED & BLACK: UGA Horticulture graduate Mandy O'Shea and her husband, Steve, own and operate 3 Porch Farms outside of Athens.
Graduate students attend International Agriculture Day 2019.
UGA TODAY: Researchers ID genetic traits of modern tomatoes
Farm Again Greenhouse Training with the late Paul Thomas. Learn how to contribute to the Paul Thomas Floriculture Endowment.

Events

Keynote topic: COVID-19's impact on agriculture in Georgia Breakout topic sessions:  animals, livestock and poultry row crops horticultural crops (fruits and vegetables) forestry and land taxation
Jan 29
9:30AM - 11:30AM 2021 Georgia Ag Forecast (Online)

Virtual Seminar Series

Dr. Shyam Tallury

The USDA National Plant Germplasm System

Dr. Shyam Tallury, USDA ARS Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit, Griffin, Ga. will present on Wednesday, February 10, 3:30 p.m.

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Careers in Horticulture
A degree in horticulture will prepare you for success in a variety of fields, from sales to research, with job opportunities in areas such as floriculture, nursery crops management, landscape horticulture, and fruit, vegetable and nut crop management.
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CAES News

A survey conducted by UGA researchers examined whether respondents had any concern about the growing of hemp and the creation of hemp products in their area. CAES News
A survey conducted by UGA researchers examined whether respondents had any concern about the growing of hemp and the creation of hemp products in their area.
Examining issues facing hemp production and processing
Hemp is a promising new industry for profitability, but growers of this newly legal crop will face a mix of public opinions according to University of Georgia research into challenges those in the hemp business may face in the southeastern United States.
A UGA student campus sustainability grant will provide funds to install regionally appropriate fruiting trees and shrubs near Lake Herrick to provide experiential learning, on-site education and long-term fruit foraging opportunities for students and visitors. CAES News
A UGA student campus sustainability grant will provide funds to install regionally appropriate fruiting trees and shrubs near Lake Herrick to provide experiential learning, on-site education and long-term fruit foraging opportunities for students and visitors.
Students awarded campus sustainability grants
A University of Georgia student-led project hopes to produce fruitful results with an edible landscape near Lake Herrick.
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University of Georgia Department of Horticulture
Mission Statement
Our Mission
Through student education, our goal is to develop and disseminate new knowledge that leads to cost-effective and profitable production and improved postharvest handling. As a department, we strive to facilitate the application of horticultural commodities and services that conserve natural resources while protecting and enhancing the environment.
Tiny Houses built by UGA students
David Berle discusses sustainable building
Ranger Nick talks with UGA associate professor of horticulture David Berle about the tiny house built by UGA students using lumber cut on-site from storm-damaged trees. The house is located at the UGArden, a student community farm on the Athens campus.

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