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A seldom recognized and underappreciated benefit of community clean-up programs is the permanent elimination of larval mosquito habitats. Some of the most common mosquito pests around the world develop in the containers, litter, debris and used tires that are commonly collected during a clean-up event. CAES News
Beating the Buzz 06/10/25 Elmer Gray
As summer approaches and regular rainfall continues, now is the time to focus on managing local mosquito populations. During recent work around my home, I found mosquito larvae in nearly every object that could hold water: the birdbath, plant trays, dog water bowl, garden buckets — you name it. If they are in my yard, they are probably in yours, too. Mosquitoes require standing water for their eggs, larvae and pupae to develop.
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Issmat Kassem 05/22/25 Jordan Powers cultivate.caes.uga.edu
University of Georgia Center for Food Safety researcher Issmat Kassem has dedicated nearly two decades to studying antimicrobial resistance, identified by the World Health Organization as a top-10 public health threat to humanity. Kassem was recently recognized as a ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar for his research studying antimicrobial resistance in water and food. Hear directly from Kassem in this Q&A about his work to protect public health from this ongoing threat.
USDA Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins (center) joins Georgia agricultural leaders, producers and UGA CAES leadership at the college's Iron Horse Farm for a listening session on key industry challenges, including disaster relief, trade markets and the future of American farming. (Photo by Georgia Department of Agriculture) CAES News
Listening Session 03/27/25 Emily Cabrera
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited UGA’s Iron Horse Farm for a listening session with Georgia agricultural leaders. Producers and commodity representatives shared concerns on disaster relief, labor shortages, trade and the future of farming. They also highlighted the vital role of CAES researchers and UGA Cooperative Extension in boosting efficiency, yields, and food safety, strengthening Georgia’s agricultural economy.
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Women Farmer Stress 03/24/25 Erica Techo news.uga.edu
Farm ownership is a demanding profession with significant mental health challenges. The unique pressures of the role, combined with severe mental health care barriers, affect farmers across the country. Recent research from the University of Georgia sheds light on the stressors female farm owners and managers face — challenges that can be overlooked in broader studies of agricultural well-being.
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Farm Bill 03/20/25 Emily Cabrera
You’ve probably heard of the U.S. Farm Bill, but do you know what it is? While it may seem like it only affects farmers, this complex legislation impacts everyone — whether you buy groceries, care about conservation or rely on nutrition programs. Yet, despite its broad reach, it remains one of the most misunderstood laws in the country. University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agricultural economist Amanda Smith, a faculty member in UGA’s Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, breaks down some of the most common questions about this complex but crucial bill.
Elizabeth Abati chose to pursue her graduate studies at UGA from among six competing universities because she wanted to work with CAES Professor Anna Scheyett supporting the Rural Georgia: Growing Stronger initiative. CAES News
Graduate Goals 02/24/25 Jo Stafford, Alena Salazar
The future of farming depends on the health and success of farmers. The public needs farmers and farmers need support from the public — it's a mutual relationship essential to the long-term health of agriculture and humanity. This is the principle that drew doctoral student Elizabeth Abati to the University of Georgia to advocate for farmer well-being alongside Anna Scheyett, a professor in UGA's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
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Farm Stress Summit 02/19/25 Maria M. Lameiras
Fourth-generation farmer, Air Force veteran and mental health advocate Connie Baptiste will give the keynote address at the 2025 Farm Stress Summit in Statesboro, Georgia, on March 13. For the third year, University of Georgia faculty, farmers, farm family members, agricultural community members, and agricultural mental health stakeholders will convene at the 2025 Farm Stress Summit to network and strategize ways to safeguard the well-being of Georgia’s farmers and farm families.
Edwards and Asante Hilts, who have been married for 21 years, completed the Elevate and Once she and Discovering Money Solutions programs from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, to learn skills in communication, economic stability and conflict reduction. CAES News
Love languages 02/14/25 Cal Powell fcs.uga.edu
Elevate is a federally funded, evidence-informed program that helps couples manage stress, spend quality time together, and develop new skills to strengthen their relationship, said project director Ted Futris, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension human development specialist in the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. The program leverages the statewide UGA Extension network and community partners to deliver training both virtually and in person.
Best by dates on the bottom of canned goods. CAES News
Expiration Dates 02/12/25 Emily Cabrera
Checking expiration dates is second nature for many consumers, a routine part of deciding what’s safe to eat. But those dates often indicate peak quality rather than actual safety, leading people to throw away perfectly good food out of caution — wasting both meals and money in the process. Between 30% and 40% of the food supply in the United States is wasted, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. A portion of that stems from consumer misunderstanding of food labels, said Carla Schwan, a food safety specialist with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.