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The UGA Department of Horticulture is excited to welcome Dr. James DelPrince, AFID, visiting faculty from Mississippi State University. Dr. DelPrince is no stranger to Georgia MGEVs, as he was a guest speaker in the Thoughtful Thursday webinar series. In fact, many of you requested that he give workshops so that you could learn more. Well,…
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One warm summer day in 2021, I happened to be sitting at my desk, working away, when the phone rang. I answered it, leaned in, and listened closely. I asked questions and took notes. Then, as in a classic Dr. Suess book, I had an idea!! Little did I know that this phone call and…
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Delivering Great Presentations: UPDATED Advanced Training Course for MGEVs! When using the online registration, please Checkout as Guest by simply entering your email under Contact Information. You do NOT need to use “Login” or “Register Now”. Please complete your registration by entering your email address, clicking “Checkout as Guest,” and then proceeding to the payment…
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from the CAES Newswire In addition to its experts throughout the state, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is powered by thousands of volunteers who give generously to extend program impact and reach in support of UGA Extension missions. Throughout National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 20-26, UGA Extension will host special events and social media posts that highlight…
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This past Friday, we hosted the first Advanced Training of the season right here in Griffin at UGA’s Research & Education Garden. Some of you may be familiar with this garden because you come here for classes during your MGEV training or you’ve attended some of our special events at the garden. We even held…
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Information prepared by: Rebekah D. Wallace, Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health , EDDMapS Coordinator & Bugwood Images Coordinator Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana) Invasive tree, grows up to 60 ft tall Leaves are dark green, oval to nearly heart-shaped, alternate, simple, 2-3 in long, and shiny with wavy, slightly toothed margins Flowers in…
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Using the Project Grow Curriculum in Extension Programming: NEW Advanced Training Course for MGEVs! This project is a learning series originally developed for US military Veterans to teach methods for growing food and to share the mental health benefits of growing plants. It was designed to be delivered virtually, so all materials are scripted for…
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When using the online registration, please Checkout as Guest by simply entering your email under Contact Information. You do NOT need to use “Login” or “Register Now”. Please complete your registration by entering your email address, clicking “Checkout as Guest,” and then proceeding to the payment step. REGISTER HERE! Training agenda and additional communication will…
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“Discover the future of urban mushroom cultivation at the Spore to Store: Urban Mushroom Symposium 2025. Whether you are a researcher, grower, chef, or urban agriculture enthusiast, join us for a day of cutting-edge research presentation and practical cultivation and grower insights. Discover how scientific innovation is shaping the future of urban mushroom cultivation and…
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Our continuing education series for MGEVs via Zoom, Thoughtful Thursdays (TT) has returned! Join in tomorrow, February 13th at 2 PM for a weather update from Pam Knox. Check your email or MGLOG account home page for the Zoom meeting info. The recording will be posted on the MGLOG home page if you need to catch the…