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New UGA program focuses on food supply safety
For generations, Americans have had the luxury of giving very little thought to the safety of their food supply. They could eat in peace. Now, it will likely take an educated work force to keep it that way. The University of Georgia has added a new agrosecurity certificate program to focus on the issue.
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UGA adds program in organic agriculture
Sales of organic foods have exploded, moving the industry from a niche market to a nationwide phenomenon. In 1989, organic foods accounted for $1.25 billion in U.S. sales. By 2005, that number had jumped to $14 billion. This booming industry needs a steady stream of skilled, educated workers like Erica Mehan.
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Food products industry bright spot in state
In a year when Georgia’s manufacturing sector is expected to have limited growth and heavy job losses, the food products industry is pulling clean of that trend.
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UGA helping update farm irrigation contact info
The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission needs updated contact information for farmers who use irrigation in the Suwannee and Ochlockonee watershed in south-central Georgia.
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Salmonella outbreak tracked back to Georgia plant
The recent recall of peanut butter from a processing plant in Georgia should be viewed as an isolated food safety incident, not a ban on all peanut butter, says a University of Georgia expert.
Image of earth in La Nina climate stage CAES News
Image of earth in La Nina climate stage
'Little Girl' fading, Georgia thunderstorms coming
"The Little Girl" is fading, so a University of Georgia specialist says Georgians can expect the standard summer weather: hot temperatures with hit-or-miss thunderstorms fueled by high humidity.
Engorged bird tick on cedar waxwing CAES News
Engorged bird tick on cedar waxwing
Scientists asking a favor: send bird ticks
If you're into birding or just enjoy watching the action at your bird feeders, some scientists have a request: look for ticks.
Stable fly CAES News
Stable fly
Compost pile can attract bloodsucking stable flies
Backyard compost piles can be a source of stable flies, and you really don't want that. Stable flies look a lot like houseflies but have one important difference. They bite.
Garden spider in web CAES News
Garden spider in web
Golden garden spiders trap insects in garden
In the sunny days of spring, you won't even notice the tiny young of some beautiful spiders emerging in your garden. But keep watching. By late summer or early fall, you may be able to see these large, striking spiders as they trap and eat insect pests.