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2019 Food Science & Technology Newsletter
Read the latest Department of Food Science and Technology newsletter.
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This Thanksgiving, Georgians can bring a little local flavor to their tables with products that have been featured in UGA's Flavor of Georgia food product contest. CAES News
This Thanksgiving, Georgians can bring a little local flavor to their tables with products that have been featured in UGA's Flavor of Georgia food product contest.
Flavor of Georgia finalists add local flavor to Thanksgiving
While you are planning your Thanksgiving menu, save a spot next to the turkey for these former finalists in the University of Georgia’s Flavor of Georgia food product contest.
Researchers at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences have recently found the genetic mechanism that controls the shape of tomatoes also controls the shape of potatoes and may control the shape of other fruits as well. CAES News
Researchers at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences have recently found the genetic mechanism that controls the shape of tomatoes also controls the shape of potatoes and may control the shape of other fruits as well.
Center for Produce Safety funds UGA food science produce safety research
Three University of Georgia food scientists are among the recipients of grants awarded by the Center for Produce Safety (CPS) as part of its $2.7 million program. The grants will fund projects focused on food safety issues related to fruits and vegetables. 
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Convocation is a more personal ceremony in which undergraduate and graduate candidates of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are recognized by name on stage. Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend. All are invited to a reception at the Georgia Museum of Art immediately following the ceremony. The event is free, and tickets are not required, but student registration is required. In addition to registering for the UGA undergraduate ceremony, a separate registration is required for student participation in CAES Convocation. The registration deadline is Sunday, December 1. 11:00AM       Doors open11:30AM       Students arrive to check in and form the processional11:45AM       Faculty arrive to line up12:00PM       Ceremony begins
Dec 13
11:00AM - 2:00PM CAES Fall Convocation UGA Performing Arts Center, Athens
The 35th annual J.W. Fanning Lecture will take place on Jan. 28, 2020. We are honored to have Robert Johansson, Chief Economist at the United States Department of Agriculture, as our guest speaker this year. More information will be forthcoming as the date approaches.
Jan 28
10:00AM - 1:30PM J.W. Fanning Lecture Holiday Inn Downtown Athens, Athens, GA
Hosted by UGA Block and Bridle club. 
Apr 16
04/16 8:00PM - 04/18 10:00PM The 46th Great Southland Stampede Rodeo UGA Livestock Arena, Athens
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