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Elizabeth Andress, director of the National Center for Home Food Preservation housed in the University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences, trains UGA Cooperative Extension agents and others on the proper, safe way to can fruits, vegetables and other foods. CAES News
Elizabeth Andress, director of the National Center for Home Food Preservation housed in the University of Georgia College of Family and Consumer Sciences, trains UGA Cooperative Extension agents and others on the proper, safe way to can fruits, vegetables and other foods.
UGA food safety expert: Proper food preparation can prevent botulism
A recent deadly outbreak of botulism in Ohio underscores the necessity for proper home canning procedures and food preparation, a University of Georgia Extension food safety specialist said.
When planted in the right container, potted plants can be the gift that keeps on giving all year round. Gift-givers should check the plant for signs of disease and insects to avoid sharing an unhealthy plant. CAES News
When planted in the right container, potted plants can be the gift that keeps on giving all year round. Gift-givers should check the plant for signs of disease and insects to avoid sharing an unhealthy plant.
Take the guess work out of Mother's Day giving
Mother’s Day is less two weeks away, prompting a scramble for last-minute gifts. Not to worry – UGA Extension horticulturists are here to help.
UGA Extension coordinator Tim Varnedore harvests samples from research plots. CAES News
UGA Extension coordinator Tim Varnedore harvests samples from research plots.
Lime sulfur an effective option for blueberry farmers trying to combat Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot
University of Georgia researchers have found lime sulfur to be an effective option for blueberry farmers treating for Exobasidium leaf and fruit spot, a disease that affects the crop’s yield and marketability.
Pictured is a cotton plant impacted by thrips damage. CAES News
Pictured is a cotton plant impacted by thrips damage.
UGA Researchers studying management options for thrips
University of Georgia researchers are studying management strategies for thrips, a pest that cotton and peanut farmers encounter every year.
A University of Georgia student walks along Cedar Street under a canopy of bright yellow. The UGA Arboretum Committee is challenging students to take a picture of the campus trees that they find most memorable. CAES News
A University of Georgia student walks along Cedar Street under a canopy of bright yellow. The UGA Arboretum Committee is challenging students to take a picture of the campus trees that they find most memorable.
UGA Arboretum sponsors “Memorable UGA Trees” Photo Contest
One of the first things visitors to the University of Georgia’s campus in Athens notice is the trees. With over 10,000 trees on campus, they make an indelible mark on students, faculty, staff and visitors alike.
University of Georgia scientist "Sean-u" Deng (standing) and College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences food science graduate student Shaokang Zhang have developed SeqSero, a bioinformatics tool that identifies serotypes, or individual, distinct strains, of salmonella using whole genome sequencing (WGS). The website is used by public health officials and scientists across the globe. CAES News
University of Georgia scientist "Sean-u" Deng (standing) and College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences food science graduate student Shaokang Zhang have developed SeqSero, a bioinformatics tool that identifies serotypes, or individual, distinct strains, of salmonella using whole genome sequencing (WGS). The website is used by public health officials and scientists across the globe.
UGA Web-based genome tool quickly identifies salmonella bacteria types
University of Georgia food microbiologists have created a cloud-based software tool that can quickly classify strains of salmonella, one of the most prevalent foodborne pathogens in the world.
Jason Schmidt is UGA Tifton's newest entomologist. CAES News
Jason Schmidt is UGA Tifton's newest entomologist.
New entomologist eyes different approach in studying insects
The University of Georgia’s newest entomologist is eyeing a different approach to studying insects in multiple agricultural crops. Instead of focusing on how to eliminate pests that reduce yield and negatively impact profits, UGA entomologist Jason Schmidt is looking to improve agricultural management systems to preserve helpful insects.
While bee populations have been declining for the past several decades, urban beekeeping and public awareness of pollinators are on the rise. CAES News
While bee populations have been declining for the past several decades, urban beekeeping and public awareness of pollinators are on the rise.
Human landscapes can offer safety to imperiled pollinators
There are more than 4,000 species of native bees in North America — from plump, stalwart carpenter bees to the hardworking blueberry bees that help pollinate the state’s top fruit crop.
Food hubs aggregate produce from small farmers to meet larger produce orders, like those placed by schools, retailers and restaurants. CAES News
Food hubs aggregate produce from small farmers to meet larger produce orders, like those placed by schools, retailers and restaurants.
UGA Extension, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia partner to increase access to local food, jobs
The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia’s food hub, housed in its Rabun County facility, will be the first in the country to leverage a regional food bank’s supply chain to help farmers aggregate and preserve their produce. In partnership with University of Georgia Extension, the organizations will join forces to increase access to local food and local jobs.