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Fort Valley State Extension hosts herbal workshop in Macon County

Farmers and gardeners attend workshop sponsored by Fort Valley State

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Fort Valley State hosts 2026 Georgia Farm Stress Summit

Fort Valley State Cooperative Extension hosts summit focusing on mental well being of farmers.

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Caribbean Connections

St. Thomas native earns degree, creates longstanding career in family and consumer sciences

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FVSU Fab Lab connects students with technology, entrepreneurship, workforce training

Fort Valley State University's Fab Lab offers students and community members technology and workforce training.

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Fort Valley State 4-H Program receives financial gift from Blue Bird Bus Foundation

Local company makes contribution to FVSU Twiggs County 4-H Program

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Aspiring engineer earns honor as valedictorian of fall 2025 graduating class

Adetoro Adenuga to graduate as valedictorian of fall 2025 class.

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Fort Valley State Extension provides west Georgia residents with computer training

Fort Valley State University Cooperative Extension Program collaboration provides LaGrange residents with laptop computer training.

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Connected

Local communities cross digital gulf with help from Fort Valley State

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Grant project sparks international innovation in Sub-Saharan Africa

Cedric Ogden, PhD, visited Namibia to share his expertise in precision agriculture.

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Prime Results

Cooperative Extension and Research Programs help cattle farmers improve herd quality.

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Ribbon cutting marks grand opening of Cold Vegetable Processing Facility

Fort Valley State University's Cold Vegetable Processing Facility officially opens.

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Northeast Georgia residents receive education on estate planning, trusts, financial management

Fort Valley State University, University of Georgia collaboration focuses on estate planning and assisting farmers.

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Artificial intelligence conference takes stage at Fort Valley State University

Fort Valley State University’s Cooperative Extension Program hosts conference focusing on AI technology.

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1890 EDEN AG conducts focus groups with farmers in the U.S. Virgin Islands

1890 research and Extension team aims to support disaster management and resilience in the U.S. Caribbean.

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Fort Valley State University's 4-H Program receives $124,000 grant

National 4-H Council awards FVSU's Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Program

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Rooted in agriculture, driven by passion

Fort Valley State University graduate gives back through teaching and research

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Puerto Rican educators participate in research workshop at Fort Valley State

Three science educators from Puerto Rico enhanced their research skills at Fort Valley State University during the summer of 2024.

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Fort Valley State, University of Georgia to host estate planning workshop

Fort Valley State University and University of Georgia Extension to host free workshop

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Making a Difference

FVSU alumnus serves North Carolina as state conservationist.

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Pecan safety: Harnessing novel technologies to reduce contamination

Researchers at Fort Valley State University are contributing to the sustainability of a thriving industry, ensuring the safety of consumers.

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Fulfilling the mission

FVSU alumna makes history, emerges as a leader.

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Feeding families, ending hunger

Fort Valley State University researcher collaborates with the Society of St. Andrew

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Local teachers expand science instruction through biotechnology workshop

Ten science educators took part in a summer enrichment program at Fort Valley State University.

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Fort Valley alumna sets sights on veterinary research

Destiny Absher is forging a path toward a future dedicated to the care and well-being of animals.

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From plants to pixels

Detecting sericea lespedeza with artificial intelligence

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Setting the Standard

Agriculture educator serves students, administers policy.

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Growing future agricultural scientists

First graders experience growing vegetables in materials other than soil

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Insects inspire incredible career

Plant science graduate becomes entomology researcher

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Fort Valley State hosts family and consumer sciences conference

Conference draws FACS personnel from across Georgia

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New Fort Valley State University Extension agents take posts in respective counties

New county extension agents bolster agriculture and natural resources staff

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Fort Valley State University Extension participates in Farm Stress Summit in Statesboro

Cooperative Extension employees participate in Farm Stress Summit

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Fort Valley State University Extension presents research during professional conference

Extension employees conduct presentations during the 82nd Professional Agricultural Workers Conference

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Fort Valley State Extension helps Lowndes County cope with power outage

FVSU's Mobile Information Technology Unit used to help residents during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

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Future Childcare Professional to Graduate as Co-Valedictorian

On Saturday, May 11, Elisha Cloy will graduate from Fort Valley State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in family and consumer sciences with a concentration in infant and child development.

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Fort Valley State University Extension administrator earns honor

Joy Moten-Thomas, assistant administrator for community development and outreach for FVSU Cooperative Extension, recently earned an honor for her efforts.

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Cooperative extension receives additional funding for community development

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Community Development Initiative recently awarded $50,000 to Fort Valley State University's Cooperative Extension Program.

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County agents train to teach energy saving workshops

With utility bills on the rise, Georgia residents may find it refreshing to know that Fort Valley State University's Cooperative Extension Program offers solutions to reduce costs.

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FVSU county extension agent connects local schools to fresh produce

Stefan Price, FVSU's Bulloch County extension agent, connected Martha Harvey, Sumter County director of school nutrition, with the Coastal Georgia Small Farmers Co-op based in Glenville.

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FVSU Extension team receives first place national and regional awards

A national organization recently awarded Fort Valley State University's Cooperative Extension Program two first place awards for assisting more than 600 families with estate and long-term planning.

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Honduran students visit Fort Valley State

Honduran students majoring in food technology got a glimpse of how what they are learning at home is applied at a university in the United States.

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Fort Valley State discusses food safety and consumption

Dr. Young Park, professor of animal science, presented a seminar entitled, “Recent Trends in Consumption of Animal Products and Food Safety Research in the United States,” to 25 staff and students.

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4-H/FFA outing exposes hundreds to FVSU College of Agriculture

About 650 middle and high school students attended 4-H/FFA Ag Field Day. The event is designed to expose them to the university's agriculture programs.

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Florida farmers learn new opportunities through FVSU research center

Fifteen small farmers and ranchers from Florida visited the meat and the dairy technology units at the Georgia Small Ruminant Research and Extension Center on Fort Valley State University’s campus.

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Georgia’s emergency animal facility opens at FVSU

The recent Hurricane Issac is a reminder that devastation can impact communities, including animals. In preparation for disasters, Georgia open its first facility at Fort Valley State University.

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Scientist gives presentation on possible biofuel processing method

Dr. Umakanta Jena, a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Georgia, presented his research at a Fort Valley State University seminar in the Stallworth Agricultural Research Building.

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FVSU receives $50,000 grant to strengthen rural Georgia

Joy Moten-Thomas, FVSU’s Cooperative Extension Program’s assistant administrator for community development and outreach, received a $50,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Newly Appointed USDA Official Visits Fort Valley State

Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy, newly appointed director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture agency, visited the campus to see programs the university is offering.

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Kids Learn About Careers During FVSU Summer Camp

The 4-H STEAM Summer Day Camp, held from June 4-15, drew in more than 90 students who participated in horseback riding and gardening sessions.

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Arora Says Goodbye To FVSU

A highly regarded veterinary science professional, Dr. Kashmiri Arora, is saying farewell to Fort Valley State University after more than three decades of service.

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International Organization Honors FVSU's Agricultural Communicators

The Association for Communication Excellence awarded the FVSU Agricultural Communications team several honors at its annual conference in Annapolis, Md. held June 11-14.

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Kannan named FVSU agriculture dean

Fort Valley State University President Larry E. Rivers has named the new dean of the College of Agriculture, Family Sciences and Technology. Dr. Govind Kannan will lead the division.

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Grad students promote biotech program at research symposium

Fort Valley State University biotechnology graduate students conduct plant cell research, test alternative fuel sources and develop pest resistant and high-yielding improved crops.

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Fort Valley State University's Head Start earns national accreditation

Fort Valley State University’s Head Start program received the seal of approval from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

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Second lieutenant provides solutions through engineering

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Aspiring dentist to graduate as valedictorian from Fort Valley State University

Marian Perez, a plant science biotechnology major from Havana, Cuba, will graduate from Fort Valley State University as the valedictorian.

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Trusting the unexpected: Graduate earns agricultural economics degree

Fort Valley State University student Brice Paster will graduate on May 13 with a job working for BASF Agricultural Solutions.

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Atlanta native to earn infant and child development degree from Fort Valley State

Brianna Hill will graduate from Fort Valley State University on May 13, with a Bachelor of Science degree in infant and child development.

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FVSU President Paul Jones Appointed to USDA/1890 Task Force

Fort Valley State University (FVSU) President Paul Jones, Ph.D., has been appointed and will serve as co-chair of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)/1890 Task Force by Secretary of Agr

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Agricultural communicators appointed to international leadership roles

ChaNaè Bradley and Latasha Ford recently received honors and leadership appointments within an international organization

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