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Pine trees toppled over after Hurricane Michael in Wilcox County, Georgia. CAES News
Pine trees toppled over after Hurricane Michael in Wilcox County, Georgia.
Hurricane Michael continues to hamper Georgia, Florida agriculture
Agricultural producers in the region damaged most by Hurricane Michael are struggling to recover from this disaster without additional federal assistance, even as the 2019 spring planting season is now fully underway. A recent survey of Cooperative Extension county agents in Florida and Georgia showed that there is a great deal of continued uncertainty about future production in affected areas.
Foods that top the “most wasted” list include spoiled meats, fruits and vegetables; prepared foods and ingredients that have expired; and unconsumed leftovers. CAES News
Foods that top the “most wasted” list include spoiled meats, fruits and vegetables; prepared foods and ingredients that have expired; and unconsumed leftovers.
Americans buy food knowing some will be wasted, UGA study shows
Most Americans buy food knowing that they will likely throw some of it away. And, as incomes rise, so does the amount of food that’s wasted. These are just a few of the findings revealed by a food waste study conducted by University of Georgia economists in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
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Events

Connect with Food Science and Technology alumni, faculty and friends during the Institute of Food Technologist Expo! Registration is available via your IFT registration package and is available as a separate registration here. Appetizers and drink tickets will be provided. If you plan to eat dinner at Vessel, please make reservations here.
Jun 03
6:00PM - 8:00PM CAES Food Science & Technology Alumni Reception Vessel NOLA, New Orleans, LA
Reception for Food Science alumni and friends during the Institute of Food Technologists Expo in New Orleans
Jun 03
6:00PM - 8:00PM CAES Food Science & Technology Alumni Reception Vessel NOLA, New Orleans, LA
Will you be at IFT Expo? We would love to catch up with you! Let us know where you will be on June 4.
Jun 04
8:00AM - 5:00PM #AgDawg Day at Institute of Food Technologist Expo Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA
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CAES Congressional Agricultural Fellows to take on Washington, D.C., this summer
Seven University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) students will call the nation’s capital home this summer while serving as CAES Congressional Agricultural Fellows.