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For Scotty Raines, the best part of farming is watching the fruits of his labor — witnessing those tiny seeds crack through the ground, bursting with life. Awe and dedication have paid off for Raines, who was just recognized with the title of 2022 Georgia Farmer of the Year by the Georgia Agribusiness Council.

Meet Georgia’s Farmer of the Year for 2022

by Jordan Powers | CAES NewsFebruary 6, 2022February 6, 2022

In fulfilling its three-part mission of teaching, research and service, UGA generated a record annual economic impact of $7.4 billion to the state of Georgia, according to a new, comprehensive study. Growth in the number of degrees conferred at the undergraduate and graduate levels, increases in externally funded research activity, and an expansion of public service and outreach activities all contributed to this record.

UGA has a $7.4 billion economic impact on Georgia

by Sam Fahmy | CAES NewsFebruary 3, 2022September 24, 2023

Blueberry barbecue sauce. Gunpowder finishing salt. Fig bourbon jam. Pecan-peanut butter. These are a few of the unique flavors from every corner of Georgia that have vied for top prizes in past Flavor of Georgia contests. Now registration is open to hopeful contestants for the 2022 Flavor of Georgia contest to be held April 21 in Athens.

Food

Is your food product good enough to win the Flavor of Georgia contest?

by Jordan Powers | CAES NewsJanuary 25, 2022September 24, 2023

Following the Georgia Bulldogs epic win in Monday’s National Championship Game, Georgia football fans clearly believe their players should also be rewarded for their efforts financially.

Should UGA Football players earn $154,000 per season? Some fans think so

by Special ReportJanuary 13, 2022January 13, 2022

In the odd event that you don't have any friends who are Georgia fans, and no one has approached you this morning to say "Go Dawgs!" or "How 'bout dem Dawgs," you need to know that the University of Georgia won the National Football Championship last night.

UGA fans react to National Championship Win

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 11, 2022January 11, 2022

Andrew Malec was planning to go into photojournalism after he graduated from Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. Zack Brendel majored in environmental economics and management in the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

UGA Grads complete historic restoration in downtown Athens

by Leigh Beeson | CAES NewsJanuary 8, 2022September 24, 2023

If you celebrate Christmas, there is nothing like having a real tree to decorate in your home for the holidays.

Tips and Knowledge

5 Ways to give your Christmas Tree new life after Christmas

by Candace Tucker | CAES NewsDecember 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Georgia’s economy will bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic next year, despite inflation and the latest COVID-19 variant, the dean of the business school at the University of Georgia predicted Monday.

Expert predicts economic recovery for Georgia but more inflation

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 13, 2021December 13, 2021

With supply chain issues affecting businesses worldwide, a great solution for consumers is to shop local when gift hunting this holiday season.

Shop local by buying from these UGA alums

by Leslie Matos | CAES NewsNovember 27, 2021September 24, 2023

More than 30 4-H’ers from across Georgia competed in the 2021 Georgia 4-H Pumpkin Growing Contest, with the winning pumpkin weighing in at 650 pounds. The Pumpkin Growing Contest offers students the opportunity to learn and utilize knowledge of agricultural and environmental sciences to produce prize-winning fruit.

Georgia 11th grader grows 650-pound pumpkin

by Josie Smith | CAES NewsNovember 10, 2021November 10, 2021

With the harvest season in full swing, October brings the welcome return of two of the largest events of the year for the agricultural and environmental science communities: the Georgia National Fair and the Sunbelt Agricultural Expo.

Georgia National Fair in full swing

by Claire Sanders | CAES NewsOctober 9, 2021October 9, 2021

Spreading joy and hope comes naturally to University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) alum Tamlin Hall, so it’s no surprise that he’s taken his passion for positivity and turned it into a personal mission.

UGA grad makes teen mental health his mission in new series

by Johnathan McGinty | CAES NewsSeptember 29, 2021September 24, 2023

Leyland cypress are one of the most commonly planted landscape trees, but poor site selection and disease pressure may soon send them the way of red tips and Bradford pears.

Are you planting your Leyland cypress trees wrong?

by Tim Daly | CAES NewsSeptember 25, 2021September 25, 2021

The University System of Georgia is trying to fend off a rebellion from a group of University of Georgia faculty determined to impose a mask mandate in violation of system policy.

UGA faculty members are planning to impose a mask mandate

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 23, 2021September 24, 2021

New cases of COVID-19 on University System of Georgia campuses started to come down this week after increasing at the beginning of the fall semester.

Georgia colleges report decrease in COVID-19 cases

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021

Late summer is a good time to observe many types of insects buzzing around homes and gardens. As we approach fall, the local populations of many types of insects begin to reach their peak.

How to handle wasps and hornets at the end of summer

by Paul Pugliese | CAES NewsSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021

With the University of Georgia and Clemson University campuses separated by a mere 70 miles, the Bulldogs and Tigers began fighting it out on the football field in 1897. Over dozens of games, UGA and Clemson have had many dramatic moments that have changed the championship hopes of both teams.

UGA and Clemson: Football rivals, but peach partners

by Denise Attaway | CAES NewsSeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021

Labeled a food desert by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Fairmont community in Griffin, Georgia, has historically had slim options for sourcing fresh, nutritious food nearby. But this desert is becoming an oasis of fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to a group of dedicated agencies and volunteers who have worked hard for nearly 10 years to create a thriving community garden.

This Georgia community went from a food desert to an oasis

by Ashley N Biles | CAES NewsAugust 11, 2021August 11, 2021

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