Almanac

Landscape illustrations by James Firnhaber

Landscape illustrations by James Firnhaber

Science in service of humanity and the environment  

Propagate

Stories of mutually supportive relationships among people, their communities and the land

Nourished by Nature

Students in UGA Extension’s Master Forager program find a  taste for the wild

Reshaping Futures

UGA Extension offers mindfulness and skills training to help the incarcerated reclaim their hope

Best Week Ever

Campers create lasting memories of summer at Georgia's 4-H centers

A woman in a black shirt sits next to a yellow Labrador. In front of them is a table covered with children's toys. Behind them is a all with more toys and children's educational posters.

Love in Action

Alumnus starts child advocacy program to support youth and families coping with trauma

Animal Magnetism

Kari Turner’s “Companion Animal Care” class attracts students from across the university interested in proper pet care

World Wonderer

Chemical ecologist’s observations give insights to the link between insect behavior and environmental patterns

Harvest

Human connection is empowered through insight and compassion

Red Dirt Diplomacy

UGA plant pathologist Bob Kemerait shares his Fulbright experience in the Philippines, working to improve crop management and empower farmers at home and across the globe

Journey to Work

Georgia is consistently one of the top five states to use the H-2A visa program and depends on H-2A workers for 60% of agricultural jobs.

On a farm in southwest Georgia, the rising sun is just beginning to shine upon acres of lush fall crops growing in neat rows. Migrant workers are hunched over, quickly picking the dew-covered leafy greens destined for grocery stores throughout the country.

Herd Mentality

The Jersey Management by Students program at CAES equips animal and dairy science majors with high-value skills in livestock breeding

Immerse

Using technology and research to generate innovative solutions to complex issues

Mitigating a Perilous Flow

CAES researchers explore ways to abate PFAS in water and soil

That’s the Spirit!

Raise a glass to celebrate the field of fermentation with stories from CAES faculty and alumni

  • CAES-bred wheat used in special release from Creature Comforts brewery
  • CAES alumni-owned whiskey distillery and pub supports local agriculture and creates community in Comer, Georgia
  • CAES alumnus blends science, family and culture to found Athens gin distillery

The Sky’s the Limit

NASA internship launches student’s exploration of novel solutions to water and climate issues

Flocking to the Classroom

CAES-developed educational programs introduce poultry science into middle school and high school STEM classes

Culture

Spaces where collaboration and creativity yield new viewpoints

Be Our Guest

The University of Georgia redefines Southern hospitality through a thriving degree program

From Romania to Georgia and Back

Romanian-American Foundation Fulbright Scholars unite with UGA Extension to envision a model for agricultural outreach in Romania

Keep on the Grass

Call that a safety! Turf science helps athletes avoid injury on the field

Poultry in Motion

Contest-winning concept becomes viable business for alumnus who developed solar-powered, self-propelled chicken coop as a student

Environment of Trust

Virginia’s secretary of natural and historic resources stewards land in the commonwealth

Survey

Shaping the Culture of Learning

Joe Broder, CAES associate dean of academic affairs, retires after 47 years of student advocacy

Homeward Bound

At the end of a 35-year career with the University of Georgia, CAES Associate Dean for Extension Laura Perry Johnson reflects on the journey that has taken her from her home on the farm to a lifetime of helping farmers

Root and Branch

CAES alumnus aims to enrich student experience and
career preparedness at helm of academic and faculty affairs

Against the Drift

Weed scientist Stanley Culpepper seeks to harmonize the needs of crops, sensitive species and farmers

Published in summer 2022

Published in summer 2023