Almanac
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
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