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Upcoming Events
Apr 26 - Apr 28
NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega
Dahlonega, GA - (250.0 miles)
4-H Event
Feb 3
ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam
Waynesboro, GA - (155.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Workshops are offered in multiple locations throughout the state; see each training's contact for details.
Feb 4
One-Day ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam
Metter, GA - (112.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Workshops are offered in multiple locations throughout the state; see each training's contact for details.
Feb 5
ServSafe Manager's Level, One Day Class and Exam - Coweta County
NEWNAN, GA - (191.0 miles)
ServSafe Manger's Level class will be offered at the Coweta County Extension Office on Feb.5. There will be a 5 hour review class followed by the test at 3pm. Refreshments are provided and a one hour lunch break is allowed as well.
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Branch Honored
CAES professor has earned the nickname 'godfather of peanuts'
Cyst Nematodes
UGA researchers Melissa Mitchum and Xunliang Liu have uncovered how cyst nematodes co-opt a sugar beet’s vascular system for their own benefit.
Organic Shelf Life
Because organic growers and packers must adhere to higher production standards and restrictions on chemical additives, University of Georgia experts are exploring alternative methods for protecting organic products and consumers through a new $3.5 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture.
2024 RAF Cohort
Representatives from six Romanian universities have visited UGA as Romanian-American Foundation Fulbright Scholars since the program began in 2023.
Spotted Lanternfly in Georgia
Despite its striking appearance, with bold orange wings and eye-catching patterns, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is far from the welcome guest it may seem. This invasive insect has made its way to Georgia, posing a significant economic threat to agriculture and threatening residential landscapes with tree damage.
UGA Website for Hurricane Resources
Here you'll find resources from UGA Extension and the land-grant universities to assist families and communities in dealing with damage from Hurricane Matthew.
