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Cultivating community: Learning and serving at UGArden
In this episode, we sit down with Ty Brooks, farm director at UGArden, UGA's student community farm. Join us as Ty shares his journey and insights into the daily operations of UGArden, a unique space dedicated to research, teaching and outreach. Discover how UGArden engages students through internships, volunteer opportunities and hands-on learning experiences while giving back to the community by combating food insecurity. Ty discusses the farm's partnerships with various UGA programs and community organizations, the importance of sustainable agriculture and the innovative projects at UGArden, including their popular herbal tea program.
Resources:
- UGArden website
- UGArden video
- Opportunities to volunteer at UGArden
- CAES Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication
- UGA Office of Sustainability
Content from CAES:
- Profile on Ty Brooks
- UGArden herbal tea program launches sales in campus dining halls (news story)
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Produced by Jordan Powers and Emily Cabrera
Edited by Jordan Powers
Music and sound effects by Mason McClintock, an Athens-based singer, songwriter and storyteller who creates innovative soul-pop music that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Hailing from small-town Southeast Georgia, Mason's influences range from the purest pop to the most powerful gospel. Mason is a former Georgia 4-H'er and University of Georgia graduate! Listen to his music on Spotify.
Get social with us!
Follow CAES on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and check out UGA Extension on on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest updates.
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In this episode, we sit down with Ty Brooks, farm director at UGArden, UGA's student community farm. Join us as Ty shares his journey and insights into the daily operations of UGArden, a unique space dedicated to research, teaching and outreach. Discover how UGArden engages students through internships, volunteer opportunities and hands-on learning experiences while giving back to the community by combating food insecurity. Ty discusses the farm's partnerships with various UGA programs and community organizations, the importance of sustainable agriculture and the innovative projects at UGArden, including their popular herbal tea program.
Resources:
- UGArden website
- UGArden video
- Opportunities to volunteer at UGArden
- CAES Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication
- UGA Office of Sustainability
Content from CAES:
- Profile on Ty Brooks
- UGArden herbal tea program launches sales in campus dining halls (news story)
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Produced by Jordan Powers and Emily Cabrera
Edited by Jordan Powers
Music and sound effects by Mason McClintock, an Athens-based singer, songwriter and storyteller who creates innovative soul-pop music that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Hailing from small-town Southeast Georgia, Mason's influences range from the purest pop to the most powerful gospel. Mason is a former Georgia 4-H'er and University of Georgia graduate! Listen to his music on Spotify.
Get social with us!
Follow CAES on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and check out UGA Extension on on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest updates.