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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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Meet the team! If you’ve volunteered or taken a class at UGArden in the last year, you’ve got to be familiar with this friendly face. Today, we’re (re)introducing you to Allie Johnston, our new @americorps Volunteer Coordinator. As of this past May, Allie is an @uga_collegeofag alumna with a B.S.A. in Horticulture. Her favorite @ugahorticulture…
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Introducing our new Farm Director, Ty Brooks! The UGArden team is excited to welcome Ty Brooks (he/him/his) as our new Farm Director! An Athens native, Ty is a double dawg with a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology and a master’s of Agricultural and Environmental Education. His time as a student sparked an interest in sustainable…
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From February 2023 Today, our #blackhistorymonth highlight focuses on a groundbreaking extension agent named John W. Mitchell. Mitchell dedicated his lifelong career to promoting Black youth involvement in 4H, and improving quality of life for Black farmers across the South. After receiving a Master’s Degree in Sociology from @uindy, Mitchell worked as a principal in multiple highschools. He…
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From February 2023 For the next installment of our Black History Month series, we’d like you to meet Emma Dupree! Big thanks to @alysonsimplygrows for two of her blog posts that were great resources for this highlight. You can find them at her website, herbalacademy.com. Emma Dupree grew up in Eastern North Carolina, and was the daughter…
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From February 2023 Ever heard of a CSA? You might already know that Community Supported Agriculture programs are a way for small farmers to establish a consistent customer base, and for consumers to access fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies from local producers. What you might not know is the name of the person who pioneered…
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