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In Athens, Greece, CAES students hiked up the Acropolis to view various temples and the Parthenon, learning about the modern-day uses of the Odeon of Herodes Atticus, a stone Roman theater structure on the southwest slope. CAES News
International agriculture programs broaden student horizons 09/05/23 Cassie Ann Kiggen
From the time that our ancestors began cultivating food in the Fertile Crescent thousands of years ago, agriculture has been a life-sustaining practice that has enabled early civilizations to evolve into modern societies. Today, the science behind agriculture and the decisions farmers and leaders make in production and policy affects every aspect of our lives.
While peach production in Georgia peaked in 1928 at nearly 8 million bushels, production has slowly dwindled ever since, and the blueberry industry, which started taking root in the state in the 1960s, has captured the top spot among the Peach State’s fruit crops. CAES News
Blueberries rise to capture top spot among Georgia fruit crops 08/31/23 Jordan Powers
While peach production in Georgia peaked in 1928 at nearly 8 million bushels, production has slowly dwindled ever since, and the blueberry industry, which started taking root in the state in the 1960s, has captured the top spot among the Peach State’s fruit crops. While Georgia ranks third nationally for both blueberry and peach production, the blueberry far outstrips it’s fuzzy cousin.
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The training will cover the standardized curriculum designed by the Produce Safety Alliance, which meets the regulatory requirements of the Produce Safety Rule under FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act). The course will provide a foundation of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) and co-management information, FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirements, and details on how to develop a farm food safety plan.
Nov 01
8:00AM - 5:00PM Training for Farmers and Growers on Produce Safety Rule Online Event
The D.W. Brooks Faculty Awards for Excellence were initiated by the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences to recognize faculty each year for excellence in teaching, research and Extension. The teaching award was established in 1981 to recognize faculty members who make outstanding contributions and maintain excellence in the teaching program of the college. In 1983 the awards expanded to include research, Extension and county Extension programs. An award for international agriculture was added in 1988. The D.W. Brooks Faculty Awards for Excellence include a framed certificate and a $5,000 cash award. The D.W. Brooks Lecture is named for the late D.W. Brooks, founder of Gold Kist, Inc. Brooks started Cotton States Mutual Insurance Companies in 1941. He advised seven U.S. presidents on farm and trade issues. Among his many honors, he was the first inductee into the UGA Agricultural Hall of Fame.
Nov 16
8:00AM - 6:00PM D.W. Books Lecture and Awards Georgia Center For Continuing Education, ATHENS, GA
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AAE Department Newsletter
Summer 2023
Read about the people in our department who are making a difference during their time at UGA, meet our new faculty and staff members, and learn about our impact around the world.
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Samantha Siragusa

Samantha Siragusa

Sustainability fellow at United Parcel Service (UPS), Agricultural and Applied Economics, Environmental Economics and Management alumnus, is at the forefront of defining a career in global sustainability. 
 

“When I got to the University of Georgia, I discovered the Environmental Economics and Management major in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Although economics was not my favorite subject, I knew it would provide the necessary structure for my future career in sustainability.  Whether or not we want to hear it, economics is a significant driver in sustainability-minded decisions and behaviors on both the personal and corporate levels. So I had the foresight to know this subject area would be critical for my career."  

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