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.
Episodes
32 episodes
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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Sustainable growth in urban spaces: The Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture’s role in a changing landscape
In this episode, we’re joined by Bethany Harris, director of the Georgia Center for Urban Agriculture, to discuss her vision for the center as it works to meet the growing needs of urban agriculture in Georgia. As cities across the state expand...
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Adding value: Helping Georgia farmers diversify and thrive through food processing
In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, Kaitlyn Casulli, assistant professor and UGA Cooperative Extension process specialist in the CAES Department of Food Science and Technology, shares her journey into food science and her fascinating work...
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Field to fabric: How UGA's Cotton Team supports Georgia's growers
Do you know where your T-shirt got its start? In this episode, we travel to Tifton, Georgia, to speak with Camp Hand, assistant professor in the CAES Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and a key member of the UGA Cotton Team. Join us as we di...
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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...
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A message from Cultivating Curiosity
In this quick episode, co-host Jordan Powers pops in ahead of the holiday weekend to share a Cultivating Curiosity hosting update. It's a tale of two Emilys listeners won't want to miss!---Produced by Jordan Powers and Emily ...
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The mentor’s legacy: Shaping the next generation of food safety scientists
In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we explore the long, illustrious career of Larry Beuchat, professor emeritus at UGA's Center for Food Safety. Larry shares his journey from Penn State to Quaker Oats, where he worked on iconic projects ...
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Partnerships in pest control: The UGA and Orkin connection
Join us as we delve into the world of urban entomology with two of the field's leading experts: Dan Suiter, Orkin Professor of Urban Entomology and UGA Cooperative Extension entomologist, and Glen Ramsey, director of Rollins Entomology Departme...
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Navigating food waste and loss in today's world
In this episode, we sit down with Angelos Deltsidis, assistant professor and postharvest Extension specialist at the University of Georgia Tifton campus, to explore the important role postharvest physiology has in preserving the quality and saf...
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Ripe for change: How climate shifts are shaping the future of peach farming
In this episode, we dive into the world of peach production with Dario Chavez, associate professor in the CAES Department of Horticulture. Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between science, agriculture and climate change, uncover...
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Sip, savor, succeed: Inside the Flavor of Georgia food contest
Join us for an exclusive peek behind the curtain of one of the University of Georgia's most beloved events – the Flavor of Georgia food contest. In this episode, we sit down with Laurel Dunn, assistant professor and Extension coordinator in the...
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Leadership, Innovation and the Journey to the No. 1 Ag School with CAES Dean and Director, Nick Place
In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we sit down with Nick Place, Dean and Director of the College of Agricultural and Environmental...
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26:59
Healthy holidays: Food safety tips for gifts and gatherings
Carla Schwan, CAES assistant professor and UGA Cooperative Extension food safety specialist joins us for a food safety-themed holiday ep...
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Episode 20
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28:16
Breaking stigma: Mental health solutions in farming and rural communities
Explore the heart of rural Georgia in this episode as we discuss the intersection of social work, agriculture and mental well-being with Anna Scheyett, professor in the CAES Department of Agricultural Leader...
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Episode 19
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27:33
From jellyfish to pomegranates: Revolutionizing food processing in Georgia
In this episode, we dive into the world of food processing with Kevin Mis Solval, associate professor in the University of Georgia's
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Episode 18
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45:22
Beyond borders: How the Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut enhances food security worldwide
In this episode, we dig into the career of Dave Hoisington, director of the USAID Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut...
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Episode 17
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Exploring the travel and tourism ecosystem with UGA's Hospitality Program
In this episode, we took a deep dive into the Hospitality and Food Industry Management (HFIM) program at the University of Georgia with John Salazar, professor and program co...
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Episode 16
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36:36
Citizen science: Protecting pollinators one count at a time
We sat down with Becky Griffin, community and school garden coordinator within the Georgia Center for Urban...
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Episode 15
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40:40
Exploring entomology - the secret lives of insects
In this episode, we chat with Kris Braman, head of the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia, to learn about the diversity of research taking place in the department, including insect microbial...
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Episode 14
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28:14
Minisode: International Conference for Integrative Precision Agriculture
In this mini episode, we sat down with George Vellidis, professor in crop and soil sciences and Simer Virk, assistant professor and Extension precision agriculture specialist in crop and soil sciences, to discuss what to expect out of the first...
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Episode 13
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Shaping the future of sustainable farming technology through integrative precision agriculture (IPA)
On the first-ever travel episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we head to Tifton, Georgia to visit with George Vellidis and Simer Virk, both faculty in the University of Georgia's Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. Listen in to learn what digita...
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Episode 12
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55:47
Got dairy? Science, that is
We spoke with Jillian Bohlen, associate professor in the UGA Department of Animal and Dairy Science. Devoting her career to helping students apply what they learn, this award-winning educator utilizes interactive group discussions and hands-on ...
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Episode 11
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Minisode: When is a vegetable really a fruit?
From an early age, we’re told to eat our vegetables. But, there’s often confusion around what is a vegetable versus a fruit — tomatoes, we’re looking at you. UGA Extension vegetable specialist
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Episode 10
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Insights from Georgia's No. 1 agriculture industry: Poultry
We chatted with Todd Applegate, Department Head and R. Harold and Patsy Harrison Chair in Poultry Science. From reducing the environmental impacts of poultry to improving welfare during poultry transport, debunking poultry misconceptions to exp...
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Episode 9
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