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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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News

Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long (center) announced the recipients of the GFB Harvest 20 Research Grants at the GFB Commodity Conference on Aug. 8. University of Georgia faculty who were awarded grants are (l-r) Lawton Stewart, Govindaraj Dev Kumar, Angelita Acebes, Sudeep Bag, Jonathan Oliver and (not pictured) Bhabesh Dutta and Mark Freeman. CAES News
Georgia Farm Bureau President Gerald Long (center) announced the recipients of the GFB Harvest 20 Research Grants at the GFB Commodity Conference on Aug. 8. University of Georgia faculty who were awarded grants are (l-r) Lawton Stewart, Govindaraj Dev Kumar, Angelita Acebes, Sudeep Bag, Jonathan Oliver and (not pictured) Bhabesh Dutta and Mark Freeman.
Georgia Farm Bureau awards $94,000 in grants to UGA scientists
The Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) has awarded $94,000 in research grants to seven University of Georgia scientists and their research teams who are addressing production issues impacting Georgia farmers.
Entomologist Bill Snyder studies how beneficial bacteria and fungi in the soil allow plants to protect themselves against plant-feeding insects and attract predatory insects to their defense. He also collaborates with farmers interested in learning more about beneficial insects, birds, or soil organisms on their farms. Snyder joined the University of Georgia in July. CAES News
Entomologist Bill Snyder studies how beneficial bacteria and fungi in the soil allow plants to protect themselves against plant-feeding insects and attract predatory insects to their defense. He also collaborates with farmers interested in learning more about beneficial insects, birds, or soil organisms on their farms. Snyder joined the University of Georgia in July.
New UGA entomologist studies beneficial biodiversity on farms
Bill Snyder, the newest researcher to join the University of Georgia Department of Entomology, is looking forward to working with the wide diversity of soils, climates and cropping systems in the Southeastern U.S.
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Events

Engaging with your College, Department and Major is a First Year Odyssey event for first-year UGA students interested in CAES programs. Learn more about First Year Odyssey seminars and events at fyo.uga.edu.
Oct 24
5:00PM - 6:00PM Engaging with your College, Department and Major Conner Hall, ATHENS, GA
CAES is hosting an information session for all UGA students who are interested in competing to win $10,000 in the FABricate Pitch Contest! FABricate is an entrepreneurial initiative for University of Georgia students who want to develop innovative ideas to help feed the world. At this information session, we will review the competition requirements, proposal components, and the pitch process. Join us to learn more about FABricate and enjoy free tacos!
Nov 05
5:30PM - 6:30PM FABricate Information Session Zell B Miller Student Learning Center, ATHENS, GA
Ertharin Cousin, Distinguished Fellow of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and Visiting Scholar at the Stanford University Center on Food Security and Environment, will present the 2019 D.W. Brooks Lecture on Nov. 12, 2019. The event is free and open to the public.
Nov 12
3:30PM - 5:30PM D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel, Athens
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