Tag: UGA Cooperative Extension

Stanley Culpepper

Stanley Culpepper, a professor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and an extension…
Rolling farmers markets help metro-Atlanta residents stock up on fresh food

Summer isn’t quite the same without fresh corn, beans, okra and tomatoes, but many Georgians…
Georgia 4-H turns to oysters, volunteers to combat erosion on Tybee Island

This summer, Georgia 4-H is recruiting an army of oysters to help ensure the future…
UGA to train undergraduate researchers on obesity interventions

The University of Georgia has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agriculture…
Workshop educates farmers about building and sustaining a lasting farm

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and UGA Small Business Development Center partnered on Thursday to…
UGA nutrition expert applauds latest federal dietary guidelines

While early reaction to the new dietary guidelines released by the federal government on Thursday…
Georgia’s pecan crop not expected to meet early projections, says UGA expert

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension pecan specialist Lenny Wells fears Georgia’s pecan crop will fail…
UGA, Food Bank of Northeast Georgia partner to increase access to local food, jobs

The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia’s food hub, housed in its Rabun County facility, will…
UGA is in the sustainable living business

UGA Extension helps communities start gardens, protect water resources and take care of the environment.
4-H centers gearing up for busy season

UGA Extension campgrounds host about 8,000 young people each summer for memorable learning experiences.
Walk Georgia steps it up with new website

The UGA Extension program combats obesity in a fun, community building way.
Former Georgia 4-H director Roger C. ‘Bo’ Ryles to receive lifetime achievement award

Roger C. “Bo” Ryles, former state 4-H leader and director, is the recipient of the…
UGA forms statewide partnership to create training program for beginning farmers

Starting in October, a new training program will offer beginning and young farmers crash courses…
Revamped Walk Georgia ready to get Georgians moving this winter

University of Georgia Extension is rolling out a revamped version of Walk Georgia, a community…
Southwest Georgia district head named director of UGA Extension

Laura Perry Johnson has been named the director of UGA Extension beginning Jan. 1.
Laura Perry Johnson named director of UGA Extension

J. Scott Angle, dean and director of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and…
Jennifer Nettles named honorary chair, host for 2015 Georgia 4-H Gala

Jennifer Nettles, the Grammy-award-winning singer songwriter and Georgia 4-H alumna, will serve as honorary chair…
UGA Extension celebrates 100 years

The cooperative service has delivered important university-based research and knowledge to the public for a…
UGA Extension, Southern Regional Extension Forestry create app for foresters

Professional foresters have long relied on the 135-page “Service Forester’s Handbook” for on-the-go access to…
Beverly Sparks, first female director of University of Georgia Extension, to retire

Beverly Sparks will retire June 30 after serving for seven years as director of University…
‘Century of service’

UGA Extension joined with the university community and Georgians across the state last month to…
Walk Georgia fighting obesity a step at a time

Free, Web-based program has reached 50,000-plus Georgians, plans to reach 100,000 by 2016.
UGA Extension, Digital Library of Georgia release first series of historic farm photos

For as long as there have been portable cameras, University of Georgia Extension agents and…
UGA Extension celebrates 100 years of service to Georgians

University of Georgia Extension invites Georgians to celebrate 100 years of community-centered information, education and…