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UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences seeks breeder technicians, REC investment and hay/forage extension support
Summary
University of Georgia officials told the subcommittee they seek funding for five breeder/technician positions, a hay-and-forage specialist in North Georgia and one-time research & education center (REC) capital to modernize facilities; the college cited an $899.3 million statewide economic impact figure.
Leaders from the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences briefed the Senate subcommittee on March 18 about faculty, technical staff and research‑center needs tied to crop breeding, extension and research facilities.
What was requested: the House included funding to support five technician/technical support positions (peach & citrus breeder technician, blueberry breeder technician, turfgrass breeder technician, turfgrass extension…
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