After a 27-year career, today was @FaithPepp last day at @UGA_CollegeofAg. We wish her well as she moves to the national level to continue her work telling the story of American agriculture.
The title of Distinguished Research Professor is awarded to UGA faculty who are internationally recognized for their original contributions to knowledge. Katrien Devos and Ignacy Misztal are two of the 2020 recipients.
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Congratulations to 2020 Distinguished Research Professor Katrien Devos! A professor of plant genetics, Devos is an internationally recognized plant genomics researcher. #UGAResearch#ResearchDawg
Learn more about her research at https://t.co/6pMd4cT2md
IN THE NEWS - Should we really be scared of "murder hornets?" 🐝 Insect experts say no!
@UGAEntomology's Keith Delaplane weighs in with @TIME on the new hype surrounding these bugs and exactly what to expect if - on the rare occasion - you get stung.
https://t.co/NbSv7HY6jk
We recognize that summer study abroad plans have changed for many students, which is why we've opened an additional 2,000 seats across a number of online courses this summer. https://t.co/ONIMPO9ZF3 #UGAOnline
To wrap up our Q&A with Dr. Ali Missaoui, a scientist at @UGA_CollegeofAg, we asked about the impact of forage research: https://t.co/grrr6Y8DHG
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Like other great Georgia businesses, Southern Valley Fruit & Vegetable is doing their part to help their community in Colquitt County. Grateful for the #GeorgiaGrown and #GeorgiaMade businesses helping us win this fight. #gapol https://t.co/FmBwSZIDkL
Georgia lost a great statesman with the passing of Senator Jack Hill. He was a thoughtful and pragmatic senator who will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to his family.
.@ugasbdc is hosting a set of webinars on Mon. April 6 and Tue. April 7 to help answer questions, provide support and discuss the resources available for Georgia's small businesses owners with the help of @gdecd & @GA_DCA.
More info/Webinar schedule ➡️ https://t.co/VtYaYAoB3s
Take a moment to read this press release from The Georgia Poultry Federation on what they are doing to protect their employees and production process amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
With everyone trying to practice #socialdistancing these days, now might be the perfect time to convert your #farm business into an #onlinestore. Learn how with Extension agent Debbie Roos' (@GrowSmallFarms) upcoming #webinar on April 9: https://t.co/iPBv9rWU5q
.@GovKemp has announced a series of COVID-19 relief programs for small businesses and @universityofga is helping to lead the effort. @ugasbdc is teaming up with @GA_DCA & @gdecd to provide vital info and assistance as well as set of webinars.
More info ➡️ https://t.co/CZVxJsk2Om
The #coronavirus is hitting farmers hard. Some dairy farmers are being forced to dump their milk, instead of selling it, because of low demand with restaurants & schools closed. Other farmers are struggling to harvest crops, which could affect what you see at grocery stores.