Events
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Flash drought is something that is hugely important for the Southeast as well as other parts of the country. Definitions vary, but generally flash drought occurs when there is rapid onset or rapid intensification of a drought due to lack of rainfall with or without very high temperatures and low humidity. Agriculture is one of…
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We invite you to attend the 2021 Georgia Ag Forecast presented by faculty in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics and the Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development. Keynote topics include agritourism in the state and COVID-19’s impact on agriculture. Date: Friday, Jan. 29Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m. Following the keynote presentations, there will be four breakout sessions…
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The latest update on climate in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint river basin will be held on Tuesday, January 26, at 1 pm EST. You can get information on this and other activities occurring in the Southeast and register for the webinar at https://myemail.constantcontact.com/January-26-ACF-Drought-and-Water-Monthly-Webinar.html?soid=1107257096495&aid=4z6hDrIWlJ0.
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It’s the time of year for crop meetings, and here is the link to the registration information for the 2021 Florida Panhandle Row Crop courses. As you might expect, they will be offered virtually, and you need to register to get the Zoom links. CEUs are available for pesticide credit. You can read more about…
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This virtual symposium will explore lessons garnered from the Caribbean and South Florida realities and their applicability across the region and beyond. Bringing together social and physical scientists, economists, scholars, and leaders from around the region, this symposium will explore the interconnected and salient climate-induced or climate-aggravated aspects directly affecting people in the region. The…
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Clemson Extension is providing production meetings for food crops this year using virtual technology. You can learn more about what subjects they are going to cover and how to sign up at https://www.morningagclips.com/clemson-extension-to-hold-food-crop-production-virtual-meetings/.
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Our next monthly climate webinar is being held on Tuesday, January 12, at 10 am EST, its usual time. This month’s special topic will be wildfires in the Southeast. Along with that we will have an overview of climate and water resources as well as a look at agricultural impacts. You will learn more about…