Cultivating Curiosity
On Cultivating Curiosity, we get down and dirty with the experts on all the ways science and agriculture touch our lives, from what we eat to how we live. Listen in for episodes about a hot new coastal commodity, a day in the life of a pollinator, how to live more sustainably through urban farming and so much more.
2023 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Georgia Award of Excellence for Podcasts.
Podcasting since 2022 • 36 episodes
Cultivating Curiosity
Latest Episodes
Forecasting the storm: Expert tips for hurricane preparedness
June marks the start of hurricane season in Georgia — and there’s no better time to prepare than on a sunny day. In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we’re joined by Pam Knox, agricultural climatologist and director of the UGA Weather Netw...
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Composting 101: Everything you need to know to get started
In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we dive into the science behind composting with two University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts — what composting is, why it matters and how you can start doing it right at home. Whether you’re ...
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Beat the bite: Expert tips for avoiding ticks and mosquitoes this summer
As temperatures rise and Georgians head outdoors, the battle against bloodsucking pests begins in earnest. In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we are joined by CAES entomologist Nancy Hinkle and public health Extension specialist Elmer Gr...
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10 Strategies for Better Time Management
Happy New Year, listeners! In this episode, we dive into one of the toughest New Year’s resolutions: improving time management. Joined by Travis Mountain, UGA Cooperative Extension specialist in financial planning, we break down 10 practical st...
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Fields of innovation: The role of UGA’s research and education centers in Georgia agriculture
Managing a hub of innovation is no small feat, but for Eric Elsner, superintendent of the J. Phil Campbell Research and Education Center, it’s a daily opportunity to make an impact. In this episode, Eric shares how he oversees multidisciplinary...
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