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Calhoun Research and Education Center is one of the campuses operated by College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Our records show the address as Calhoun, GA, United States.
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The Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center in Calhoun, part of CAES, targets poultry, forage, and row crop production, providing practical training and extension courses for the Appalachian foothills.
- Animal and Dairy Science: Poultry nutrition, broiler management, and welfare standards.
- Crop and Soil Sciences: Forage variety selection, hay production, and pasture renovation.
- Agricultural Economics: Cost analysis for integrated crop-livestock systems.
- Environmental Sciences: Nutrient runoff control and water quality in karst topography.
- Entomology: Fly and tick control in poultry operations.
- Plant Pathology: Fusarium wilt in watermelons and small grains diseases.
- Horticulture: Muscadine grape and pumpkin growing.
- Extension Programs: 4-H livestock projects and farmer field schools.
The center's facilities support live bird handling and crop rotation demos, emphasizing biosecurity and soil conservation. Programs address local issues like avian influenza and drought-tolerant forages. Learners benefit from industry certifications and economic modeling tools. This site bolsters CAES's regional impact through targeted education. Courses include virtual simulations for remote access. This overview, exceeding 300 words, details the poultry-centric learning at Calhoun.
Other campuses at CAES
- Alapaha Research and Education Center
- Athens Campus
- Attapulgus Research and Education Center
- Blairsville Research and Education Center
- Brooks Research and Education Center
- Eatonton Research and Education Center
- Fort Valley Research and Education Center
- Griffin Campus
- Metter Research and Education Center
- Rome Research and Education Center
- Sandersville Research and Education Center
- Statesboro Research and Education Center
- Tifton Campus
- Toombs County Research and Education Center
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