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Master of Plant Protection and Pest Management
The master's degree in plant protection and pest management (MPPPM) is a non-thesis, professional degree program. It's a collaboration between the entomology, crop and soil sciences, and plant pathology departments.
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Georgia Entomological Society
The Georgia Entomological Society fosters entomological accomplishments among its members and promotes the welfare of the entire state of Georgia. Learn how to get involved.
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UGA Extension is looking for citizen scientist to help with the first-ever statewide census of pollinators, the Great Georgia Pollinator Census, on Aug. 23-24. CAES News
UGA Extension is looking for citizen scientist to help with the first-ever statewide census of pollinators, the Great Georgia Pollinator Census, on Aug. 23-24.
Help needed with Great Georgia Pollinator Census Aug. 23-24 at UGA-Athens
With just 15 minutes and proximity to any blooming plant, Georgians can help University of Georgia Cooperative Extension researchers gain a clearer picture of pollinator health across our state.
Field days like this one “serve as a direct conduit between growers, agents and scientists,” says Mark McCann, assistant dean for UGA Cooperative Extension. Field days also allow UGA specialists to share their research and farmers to gain knowledge, all with the benefit of improving Georgia agriculture. CAES News
Field days like this one “serve as a direct conduit between growers, agents and scientists,” says Mark McCann, assistant dean for UGA Cooperative Extension. Field days also allow UGA specialists to share their research and farmers to gain knowledge, all with the benefit of improving Georgia agriculture.
Midville field day set for August 14
The University of Georgia Southeast Georgia Research and Education Center (SREC) in Midville, Georgia, will host its annual field day on Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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The Great Georgia Pollinator Census is a historical initiative where Georgians will record the numbers and types of pollinators that populate our state during late summer. You do not have to be an entomologist to be part of this important project! The census was designed for individuals, families, garden clubs, school groups, friends – ALL Georgians to participate.
Aug 23
08/23 8:00AM - 08/24 11:59PM The Great Georgia Pollinator Census Statewide, GA
An exciting way to kick off the new school year, the CAES Alumni Association annually hosts Ag Dawg Kickoff to welcome students, faculty, and staff to a new semester. The kickoff provides, food, entertainment, and student club exhibits. The event gives students, faculty, and staff a chance to interact as well as discover ways to get involved with activities at CAES.
Aug 28
6:00PM - 8:00PM Ag Dawg Kickoff UGA Livestock Instructional Arena, Athens, GA
Join garden staff and volunteers for this creepy, crawly, and definitely fun family festival. Discovery stations, roach and beetle races, an insect café, puppet shows, performances and, of course, lots of live insects will be at this event. At 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. we will host our annual butterfly release on the lawn of the International Garden (please note there will be two butterfly releases). Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to view dozens of native butterflies flap their wings above your head. Insect-ival is sponsored by the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, UGA Lund Club, UGA Department of Entomology and Georgia Museum of Natural History. Pre-registration is not required. $5 per person, $20 per Family/ Children 2 & under Free
Sep 28
9:30AM - 12:30PM 28th Annual Insect-ival! State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Visitor Center & Conservatory, Athens, GA
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