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A water rescue crew searches for survivors in Texas after Hurricane Harvey, a devastating Category 4 hurricane that made landfall on Texas and Louisiana in August 2017, causing catastrophic flooding. CAES News
At-risk homeowners may forgo flood insurance 07/15/21 Maria M. Lameiras
UGA researchers find unrealistic expectations of disaster relief, politics may influence number of insured properties.
The virtual solar seminar will help Georgia landowners navigate the complex world of solar energy options. The pictured solar tracking demonstration project was established at UGA in 2015. CAES News
UGA Extension to offer virtual solar energy seminar to inform rural Georgia landowners 05/20/21 Chad Cain
The event, set for 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. June 8, is structured to help residents understand the benefits and possible liabilities of hosting solar panels on their land.
Izzy Burr, a UGA hospitality and food industry management student, works as an intern at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. CAES News
Rebounding hospitality and food industry faces regrowing pains 05/19/21 Maria M. Lameiras
In an industry hard-hit by the pandemic, a return to normal is welcome, however many businesses are struggling to fill essential positions.
Sean Posey CAES News
Student Profile: Passion for math applied to ag productivity questions 04/21/21
Sean Posey didn’t see how agricultural economics would feed his love of math, but a decade into his grad school journey, he’s using those skills and interests to help improve farming practices in Africa. From information communication technologies to gender roles in information-sharing and incentivization programs that will improve groundnut health, Posey has been focused on improving agricultural practices and public safety for the past four years. At the University of Georgia completing his PhD, Posey is
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Undergraduate Research Program allows students the opportunity to conduct studies under the direction of a CAES faculty member, giving them hands-on research experience during their undergraduate years. CAES News
CAES undergraduate student researchers showcase results at annual event 04/20/21
Undergraduate students learned valuable lessons about the research process while gaining personal and professional benefits from conducting research.
Adam Belflower, a third-year agribusiness student from Cochran, Georgia, won the inaugural University of Georgia Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet's grand prize of $500 and will represent UGA at the state contest this summer. (Photo by Josh Paine) CAES News
UGA Young Farmers and Ranchers club hosts first discussion contest 04/15/21 Josh Paine
Adam Belflower, a third-year agribusiness student from Cochran, Georgia, took home the grand prize.