Emily Cabrera

1 week ago | cultivate.caes.uga.edu | Emily Cabrera

How the Great Southeast Pollinator Census inspired a regional movement — and a children’s book By Emily Cabrera Six years after founding the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, Becky Griffin held something remarkable in her hands — a children’s book inspired by the project she built from the ground up. "The Great Pollinator Count," written by Susan Richmond and published by Peachtree Publishing, is set to hit physical and digital bookshelves on April 15.

3 weeks ago | cultivate.caes.uga.edu | Emily Cabrera

Meet the expert: Bob Westerfield, UGA Extension consumer horticulturist A thriving garden starts from the ground up — literally. Healthy soil is the foundation of a productive and beautiful garden, providing essential nutrients, proper drainage and the right balance of air and moisture for plant roots to flourish. Whether you're preparing a brand-new garden bed or revitalizing existing soil, understanding its composition and how to improve it will set your plants up for success.

1 month ago | poultrytimes.com | Emily Cabrera

ATHENS, Ga. — U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited the Iron Horse Farm at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences recently for a listening session with Georgia’s agricultural leaders and the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Rollins heard from a panel of commodity crop representatives and producers about their most pressing concerns, including disaster relief, labor shortages, trade markets and the future of American farming.

1 month ago | newswire.caes.uga.edu | Emily Cabrera

United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the Iron Horse Farm at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) earlier this month for a listening session with Georgia’s agricultural leaders and the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Rollins heard from a panel of commodity crop representatives and producers about their most pressing concerns, including disaster relief, labor shortages, trade markets and the future of American farming.

1 month ago | m.farms.com | Emily Cabrera

By Emily CabreraYou’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.