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University of Georgia students and staff and other volunteers learn how to plant onions at a farm in Winterville, Ga., in 2009. CAES News
UGA at Georgia Organics
Sustainable agriculture experts and Extension specialists from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will be offering several workshops and classes at the 2013 Georgia Organics Conference.
Phil Jennings and his father Phillip Jennings of Nature Crisp farm in Soperton made this first donation to Feeding America's Farm to Food Bank pilot program this month. CAES News
Farm to Food Bank
During the height of the growing season, many Georgia farmers find themselves with one truckload too many of tomatoes or peppers. Sometimes that food is given away to friends and sometimes it‘s sold at a deep discount, but other times it’s just tossed into a compost bin.
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Contest deadline
The February 8 deadline to submit entries is closing in quickly, but there is still time for Georgian food artisans to submit products for the 2013 competition.
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Tax time
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that it has extended the filing deadline for farmers and fishermen who did not make estimated tax payments for the 2012 tax year from March 1, 2013 until April 15, 2013.
The USDA recently honored Associate Professor Maria Navarro with the department's New Teacher Award, part of the National Awards Program for Excellence in College and University Teaching in Food and Agricultural Sciences. CAES News
USDA Teaching Award
Students taking Maria Navarro’s classes are likely to come away with more than just knowledge of international agriculture. They tend to have a new concern about the health and wellbeing of the world’s population.
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GATE Changes
Farmers looking to maintain their current sales tax exemptions on agricultural supplies in 2013 will have to apply for a new state certification before heading to their local supply store.
Participants view exhibits at the 2010 Southeast Bioenergy Conference at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus Conference Center. CAES News
Alternative energy conference
From wood pellet and biodiesel production or mining landfills for methane to running county patrol cars and busses on everything from propane to peanut oil — Georgia has become a laboratory for testing new energy technologies.
The 2013 Ag to Port Ag Forecast will focus on Georgia's agricultural exports. CAES News
Farm to port
As emerging international markets for Georgia agricultural products continue to grow, Georgia farmers need to be aware of the impacts the global marketplace can have on their bottom line. This year, in recognition of the growing importance of the global marketplace to Georgia farmers, Georgia Department of Economic Development Director of International Trade Kathe Falls will deliver the keynote talks at the 2013 Ag Forecast series. The Farm-to-Port Ag Forecast will be held in locations across the state Jan. 25 to Feb. 1.
Cotton is harvested in Colquitt County, Georgia. Cotton prices for the 2010 crop are around $1.20 per pound, the highest ever. The historic cotton prices aren't expected to last for next year's crop, but they are expected to be good for most Georgia-grown row crops. CAES News
Cotton Harvest
Georgia farmers will wrap up their cotton harvest over the next few weeks, and it looks like it’s going to break records.
Nicki Schroeder, of High Road Craft Ice Cream in Atlanta, scoops a serving of ice cream for the judges at the 2012 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest. CAES News
Flavor of Georgia 2013
Organizers of the 2013 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest are looking for a few new jams, confections, barbecue sauces, cheeses, popsicles, granolas, soups and any other products that are exceptionally edible.