Water-saving technology focus of new grant
Posted on Jan 11, 2010 by Stephanie Schupska- University of Georgia |
Many ornamental nursery growers test to see if their plants need water by sticking a finger in the soil to see if it’s dry. Or, they just water them whether they need it or not. University of Georgia horticulturists have found a better way, one that requires less water, less fertilizer, less money and fewer dirty fingers. Now they have the funds and collaborations to study more water-saving ...
Tagged: water issues, green industry, greenhouse, grants,
Smith wins GACAA Friend of the County Agent Award
Posted on Nov 12, 2009 by Mark von Waldner, Eddie McGriff |
The Center of Innovation for Agribusiness' acting director, Donnie Smith, was recognized on Tuesday for the GACAA (Georgia Association of County Agricultural Agents) "Friend of the County Agents" award. Donnie Smith, as Governor Sonny Purdue Agricultural Liaison and Acting Director of the Center of Innovation for Agribusiness, has been a strong supporter of agriculture and the Extension Serv...
Tagged: ag, county agents, extension, award
Home Grown Entrepreneur Ramps Up Production
Posted on Oct 28, 2009 by Donnie Smith, Director |
Lauri Jo Bennett of Lauri Jo's Southern Style Canning has an outstanding start-up company based in Southwest Georgia that utilizes the best farm-fresh produce around. Her products range from red and green pepper jellies and salsa to her ever popular green tomato pickles, which recently won _Best of Show_ at the Americasmart Gourmet Food Show in Atlanta. Mrs. Bennett is a full-time school tea...
COI for Agribusiness Supports Poultry Research
Posted on Oct 6, 2009 by Donnie Smith, Acting Director |
Georgia’s Center of Innovation for Agribusiness is exploring numerous research projects that will give Georgia companies a competitive edge. Pending research projects include: new methods for poultry house heating systems and fuels (wood pellets, shavings, chips and bark); methods to extend the life of bedding materials; using chicken litter as boiler fuel; safer, cost-reducing processing meth...
Tagged: poultry, chicken, poultry research, poultry research in georgia, poultry house heating, alternative fuel for heating chicken houses, poultry processing
Innovation: Crucial to Meeting Global Food Demand
Posted on Sep 14, 2009 by Donnie Smith, Acting Director |
Innovation is crucial, now more than ever, to meet global food demand in the coming years. Not only must more food be generated, but it is essential to meet those needs in a environmentally responsible way. Creating fast short-term gains in food production would only further harm future generations. For more information and an in-depth article, please click "here":http://www.cnbc.com/id/3278...
Tagged: food, shortage, farming, agriculture, innovation, technology, sustainable