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Meat and seafood products are prepared for judges to sample during the first round UGA’s Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest. CAES News
Top food products chosen as University of Georgia’s 2020 Flavor of Georgia finalists
Judges have selected 30 products to compete in the final round of the UGA’s annual Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest.
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CAES ranked No. 3 College for Agricultural Sciences in U.S. by Niche
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences ranked third in U.S. by Niche
Attendees at the Farm Business Education Conference will learn about how to develop a business plan for their farming operation and receive tips from Agricultural lenders about how to successfully obtain operating lines, real estate and farm loans and working capital funding. CAES News
Consumer spending, poultry exports and hurricane relief are positive signs for Georgia
UGA expert, State Fiscal Economist says consumer spending is solid.
Poultry farmers need their chickens to be efficient at turning feed into muscle. UGA researchers are studying the genetics of why some chickens make muscle while others make fat. Their findings could have implications for human health as well. CAES News
UGA Ag Forecast shows Georgia beef and poultry on the rise
Demand for Georgia peanuts should remain flat for the fourth year in a row, UGA experts say.
USDA Chief Economist Robert Johannson will present his talk, "U.S. Farm Outlook for 2020 – Policy & Uncertainty,” in Athens, Georgia at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 17 as part of the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences J.W. Fanning Lecture. CAES News
UGA welcomes USDA Chief Economist for 35th annual J.W. Fanning Lecture on economics
USDA chief economist to provide insight into economic outlook for agriculture.
Ivery Clifton, a native Georgian, was the first African American to serve at the dean level at UGA, holding the position of interim dean and coordinator from 1994 to 1995 in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Clifton, who died Jan. 1, is remembered as a dedicated educator, leader and advocate. CAES News
Professor emeritus, former administrator Ivery Clifton dies
CAES mourns the passing of Ivery Clifton, a dedicated educator, leader and advocate.