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Farm policy listening session at Expo Oct. 18 Posted on 10/06/05 by Brad Haire

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns will conduct an open listening session on future U.S. farm policy on the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition grounds in Moultrie, Ga., Oct. 18.

Tips for increased health Posted on 10/06/05 by Stephanie Schupska

Obesity isn't only related to food consumption and portion control. Exercise is important, too, said Judith Stern, a University of California-Davis professor of nutrition and internal medicine.

Obesity a disease that all must fight, expert says Posted on 10/06/05 by Stephanie Schupska

Every four days, 3,200 people die due to obesity. And behind the deaths are the individuals dealing with the disease, said Judith Stern, a University of California-Davis professor of nutrition and internal medicine.

Planning for future agriculture emergencies Posted on 10/05/05 by Sharon Omahen

Along the Gulf Coast, the nation has seen firsthand how a natural disaster can quickly destroy food supplies. In Georgia, farm and university experts are teaching emergency workers and people in agriculture how to identify and handle threats to the food production.

UGA ‘UnWired’ conference in Tifton Nov. 1-2 Posted on 10/05/05 by Brad Haire

The "UnWired: Rural Wireless Conference" will be Nov. 1-2 at the University of Georgia's Tifton, Ga., campus. It will bring wireless experts, researchers and users to rural south Georgia.

Four given 2005 D.W. Brooks Awards for Excellence Posted on 10/03/05 by Stephanie Schupska

One man’s legacy of service, dedication and innovation continued in Athens, Ga., Oct. 3 as four University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty members received the D.W. Brooks Awards for Excellence.

Cleaning up Katrina Posted on 09/29/05 by Stephanie Schupska

When Paul Williams called Don Hamilton on Thursday, Sept. 8, it wasn’t to chat about Hurricane Katrina. Mississippi needed Georgia’s help. In just two business days, they had 13 people ready to go.

Problems plague backyard pecan trees in Georgia Posted on 09/29/05 by Lenny Wells

Georgia is blessed with a great climate for growing pecans, and pecan trees are a common sight in yards statewide. But while they can offer shade, tasty treats or extra income, many come up short because of diseases and insects that thrive here, too.

Three receive UGA young alumni achievement awards Posted on 09/29/05 by Niki Newberry

Mary Ann Parsons, John R. Hayes and Marie Truesdell each received a University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association young alumni achievement award Sept. 16 in Athens, Ga.

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