An up-and-coming coastal commodity

Cultivating Curiosity

When you hear the word agriculture, seaweed might not be the first thing that comes to mind.

But Allison Fortner, a University of Georgia doctoral student pursuing a degree in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication, is doing her part to help raise the profile of this important marine species.
Resources:
Learn more about the international agriculture certificate at CAES.
Learn more about the Safe Seaweed Coalition.
Some articles to explore about the research being done with cattle and seafood:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s42003-022-03293-0

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2432/htm

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.597430/full

https://site.extension.uga.edu/climate/2021/03/feeding-cows-a-few-ounces-of-seaweed-daily-could-sharply-reduce-their-contribution-to-climate-change/

https://time.com/6119791/seaweed-cows-methane-emissions/
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