Allie Johnston
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Join us in bidding farewell to our UGArden VISTA and Education Coordinator, Madison Dickey! In the last year, Madison has played a crucial part in several major projects and accomplishments here at UGArden. She has spearheaded our education efforts by hosting several volunteer events, field trips and tours; and by bringing back Grow-It-Know-It, the Georgia…
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In the four months that I have been at UGArden, I have learned and participated in so many new things. Overall, I’ve had the opportunity to learn about all the aspects of organic growing, such as planting, fertilizing, harvesting, watering, and so much more. One of the biggest things this internship has left me with…
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The UGArden Internship will be offered in both spring and summer of 2024. Read on to learn more about this great opportunity, and contact Dr. Cassity-Duffey for permission to register: katecass@uga.edu.
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UGArden is hiring 2 student employees for the spring 2024 semester. Herb Program Student WorkerCurious about herbalism? Love spending time outside? Seeking experience with entrepreneurship? Then this position is for you! The Herb Program Student worker will lead the UGArden Herbs program by growing, harvesting, drying and processing medicinal and culinary herbs. They will be…
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Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day from UGArden! Today and every day, we honor that the land we farm historically belonged to the Keowee Okani people, a sect of the Muskogee, or Creek, Nation. Our area has been occupied by indigenous peoples for at least 12,000 years. Did you know that the sustainable food movement has…
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Make a difference in food insecurity and food waste in Athens! With funding from AmeriCorps State, the University of Georgia Office of Service-Learning is launching a new program for 2023-24, the AmeriCorps Community Food Fellows program. This initiative will support a cohort of up to 20 half-time AmeriCorps members who commit to provide 900 hours of service…
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