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The CAES editorial team shares news about CAES and UGA Extension with press and internal and external audiences. If you have a story idea or would like to write a news release, email CAESnews@uga.edu.

Our writers relay scientific and technical information from CAES scientists and Extension specialists to farmers, agricultural businesses and consumers through newspapers, television shows, radio spots, websites and magazines. They also highlight the college's outreach and community-building efforts across the state.

News stories about the college and UGA Extension are shared on a daily and weekly basis with an audience of more than 1,000 consumers and members of the media through the CAES Media Newswire. The stories also appear on UGA Today, in news outlets across Georgia and beyond, and as university and college website features.

Publications and Editing

The editor for UGA Extension publications reviews all faculty-submitted research that is written to be used and understood by the public before they are designed and then published on the web. In addition to more than 900 publications that can be viewed and downloaded for free, UGA Extension offers several high-quality publications for purchase at UGAextensionstore.com. Faculty should review the publishing guidelines and process on the CAES Intranet.

Our editors also review all news, marketing materials and other information disseminated through official college channels. OMC uses the Associated Press (AP) style for all news and marketing communications. Extension publications follow APA style.

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Additional Resources

Editorial Team

Erin Yates Senior Director of Content Strategy

erjeya@uga.edu 706-542-8981

Maria M. Lameiras Managing Editor

maria.lameiras@uga.edu 706-542-3646

Media Contact

Jordan Powers Public Relations Manager

jpowers@uga.edu 706-542-4274

CAES News

CAES researcher Robin Buell is advancing plant genomics for a sustainable future 04/22/25

Meet Robin Buell, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics. Buell's research at the University of Georgia focuses on unlocking the full potential of plants to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. By studying their genomes, she aims to improve agricultural efficiency, develop sustainable biofuels, and create crops that thrive in changing environments.

Volunteers are critical to the UGA Cooperative Extension mission to facilitate youth development, agriculture and natural resources, and family and consumer sciences programming at the county, district and state levels. Master Gardener Extension Volunteers (above) work with community members in pollinator garden.

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Volunteers keep UGA Extension connected to communities 04/21/25 Sheri Dorn

In addition to its experts throughout the state, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is powered by thousands of volunteers who give generously to extend program impact and reach in support of UGA Extension missions. Throughout National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 20-26, UGA Extension will host special events that highlight the volunteers who have donated their time to facilitate 4-H, Master Gardener, and Family and Consumer Sciences programming.

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