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The Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication promotes food, environmental and social sustainability through experiential education.
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ALEC promotes food, environmental and social sustainability through experiential education. We are committed to changing lives through Georgia's land-grant mission with a curriculum in leadership, education and communication theory and practice.
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ALEC offers two fantastic study abroad opportunities to our students. Learn more about the Food Insecurity Service-learning Project program in Scotland and the Culture-centered Communication program in Romania.
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With the help of modern poultry breeding techniques, there has been a drastic increase in meat yield and egg production to help meet high demand for poultry products. However, as chickens grow larger and produce more eggs, growth-related issues in broilers and laying hens have become more common. CAES News
With the help of modern poultry breeding techniques, there has been a drastic increase in meat yield and egg production to help meet high demand for poultry products. However, as chickens grow larger and produce more eggs, growth-related issues in broilers and laying hens have become more common.
Naturally occurring compound could address poultry welfare and production issues Posted on 02/15/21 by Claire Marie Coleman
Chicken is one of the most widely eaten proteins in the world. The poultry industry contributes more than $41.8 billion to Georgia’s economy each year. The U.S. alone consumes 8 billion chickens per year and approximately 250 eggs per capita. With the help of modern breeding techniques, there has been a drastic increase in meat yield and egg production to help meet this high demand.
FABricate is an entrepreneurial pitch contest hosted by the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Proposals are due Feb. 20 for the 2021 contest. CAES News
FABricate is an entrepreneurial pitch contest hosted by the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Proposals are due Feb. 20 for the 2021 contest.
Entrepreneurial competition accepting proposals for $10,000 prize Posted on 02/10/21 by Josh Paine
It’s not too late for University of Georgia students to turn their novel ideas into a chance at a grand prize of $10,000.
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Dr. Benjamin Renquist, Associate Professor, Animal and Comparative Biomedical Sciences, University of Arizona will present "Studies in Mice to Better Understand the Mechanism by Which Heat Suppresses Growth and Milk Production" virtually and/or in person.
Mar 16
3:45PM - 4:45PM ALEC & ADS Joint Seminar: Studies in Mice ... Edgar L Rhodes Ctr For Animal & Dairy Sci, Ads Bldg - A, ATHENS, GA
FABricate is an entrepreneurial pitch contest where students develop their idea for a new food product, new agricultural technology, new food or agricultural-related business or new environmental or sustainable business. In this final phase of the competition, students will pitch their ideas to a panel of judges in the hopes of winning $10,000! This event will be held virtually; link to event will be posted at a later date. 
Mar 24
5:00PM - 6:30PM FABricate Pitch Competition Finale
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