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Agritourism has been steadily growing in Georgia over the past decade, and a new consumer survey by UGA economists shows that rural travel and agritourism is expected to rise in 2021, rebounding quicker than urban markets. (file photo) CAES News
Georgia Ag Forecast: 2021 offers opportunity for ‘rural to shine’ 02/02/21 Josh Paine
Dual studies by UGA economists track Georgia agritourism and the pandemic's effects on producers.
The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, Georgia Farm Bureau, Georgia Department of Agriculture and UGA Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development are jointly sponsoring a second survey to document the impact of COVID-19 on the agriculture industry in the state. (photo from Georgia Farm Bureau) CAES News
Deadline extended: year-end economic survey now open to Georgia farmers 01/07/21 Josh Paine
The approximately 10-minute survey covers potential impacts of COVID-10 on the agriculture industry.
A UGA student campus sustainability grant will provide funds to install regionally appropriate fruiting trees and shrubs near Lake Herrick to provide experiential learning, on-site education and long-term fruit foraging opportunities for students and visitors. CAES News
Students awarded campus sustainability grants 01/05/21 Josh Paine
Multiple CAES students were given the green light for their green projects.
The 2021 Georgia Ag Forecast seminar will be held online at no cost starting at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29. CAES News
Georgia Ag Forecast to be held online Jan. 29 12/17/20 Josh Paine
Annual seminar will focus on agritourism and the effects of the pandemic.
The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will hold a virtual convocation ceremony at noon on Friday, Dec. 18, to celebrate new graduates. CAES News
CAES to hold fall 2020 convocation online 12/03/20 Josh Paine
The video will be streamed on the CAES YouTube channel Dec. 18.
For a less stressful holiday, prepare and freeze holiday meals and treats in advance. Freezing prepared foods allows you the satisfaction of serving homemade meals with the convenience of store-bought ones, says University of Georgia Professor and Extension Food Safety Specialist Elizabeth Andress. CAES News
Planning is key to reducing food waste in American households 11/25/20 Josh Paine
Smaller households tend to waste more food, according to a study by UGA economists.