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Dr. Chad Paton has been working with the US Embassy in Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan on COVID-19 relief projects.

Food Microbiologist - Open Rank Position

The Department of Food Science and Technology is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual to develop a research and teaching program in the area of food microbiology and food safety.

Food Microbiologist Position Announcement

Alumni Spotlight
Dr. Firibu Saalia (PhD '01)
Food Science alum, Dr. Firibu Saalia (PhD '01) Appointed O.R. Thambo Africa Research Chair in Food Science and Technology
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Congratulations to Gwen Hirsch, Lab Manager! Gwen was recently recognized for her 25 years of service to UGA.

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Making Tomatoes Safer
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2020 Food Science & Technology Newsletter
Read the latest Department of Food Science and Technology newsletter.
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Upcoming Events

Keynote topic: COVID-19's impact on agriculture in Georgia Breakout topic sessions:  animals, livestock and poultry row crops horticultural crops (fruits and vegetables) forestry and land taxation
Jan 29
9:30AM - 11:30AM 2021 Georgia Ag Forecast (Online)
Interact with the new CAES Dean and Director and hear his vision for the college.
Feb 25
1:00PM - 2:00PM CAES Chats with CAES Dean and Director Nick Place (Online) https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcoceyrrDMvGd0oCF9h8aVGEJwo23hWSU9m
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The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will hold a virtual convocation ceremony at noon on Friday, Dec. 18, to celebrate new graduates. CAES News
The UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will hold a virtual convocation ceremony at noon on Friday, Dec. 18, to celebrate new graduates.
CAES to hold fall 2020 convocation online
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will hold a virtual convocation ceremony at noon on Friday, Dec. 18, to celebrate new graduates.
A new study by UGA researchers on postharvest storage quality of pecans might help Georgia’s pecan producers in marketing to new consumers. Consumers, both domestically and internationally, are recognizing pecans for their health benefits, which include vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. CAES News
A new study by UGA researchers on postharvest storage quality of pecans might help Georgia’s pecan producers in marketing to new consumers. Consumers, both domestically and internationally, are recognizing pecans for their health benefits, which include vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids.
Pecan research to help Georgia producers meet demand
The international popularity of pecans is trending upward, but more reliable measures for guaranteeing quality during storage are needed to meet demand in Georgia, the top state for pecan production.
Senegal relies on importing dairy products to meet the country’s needs, but there is significant potential to enhance economic development in rural areas by supporting small dairy producers, who are predominantly women. CAES News
Senegal relies on importing dairy products to meet the country’s needs, but there is significant potential to enhance economic development in rural areas by supporting small dairy producers, who are predominantly women.
CAES researchers work to improve food safety in Senegal’s growing dairy industry
The University of Georgia has received a $700,000 grant from the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Safety to help improve food safety in the rapidly growing dairy industry in Senegal.
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