Alexa Lamm
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Community development is a multifaceted field where practitioners strive to understand and enhance the social, economic, and environmental assets of a given community. The Lamm Lab just published research in the journal Community Development offering a fresh perspective. Authored by Dr. Katie Sanders, Nekeisha Randall, Dr. Alexa Lamm, and Dr. Kevan Lamm, this research used…
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Sustainable community-based food environment change is a critical component in the fight against obesity and improving the overall health and well-being of individuals and communities. Extension plays a crucial role in addressing these challenges by working to bridge gaps in food access and nutrition literacy. To be effective, it is essential extension programs are tailored…
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In the world of academia, the ebb and flow of researchers is a natural part of the landscape. While it’s always challenging to say goodbye to a valued member of our scientific community, it’s also a time to celebrate their achievements and wish them well on their journey. Today, we bid a fond farewell to…
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Specialty crop growers are facing a series of challenges that are pushing them to explore new methods of cultivation. With the dwindling availability of fumigants, increasing pest pressure, unpredictable weather patterns, and the need for adaptable production practices, many growers are making a significant shift from traditional in-ground farming to soilless culture. This transition is…
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Allison Byrd and Dr. Alexa Lamm headed to Minneapolis Sept. 17th to kick on the Real Pork Trust Consortium (RPTC). Dr. Lamm presented to a room full of swine producers, veterinarians and pork communicators about the current state of agricultural communications. She also offered tips for increasing trust with diverse audiences using specific strategies including…
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Dr. Alexa Lamm is a participant, and Georgia state lead, for NC1186 – a multi-state research project focused on improving water quality and reducing water use within the landscape and greenhouse industry. The annual meeting was recently held in Cincinnati, OH where Lamm and Kristin Gibson shared their latest research findings related to public opinions…
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The Lamm Lab recently published an article in Foods titled: The influence of sustainability on identities and food consumption: Implications for food systems education for Generation Z. The team of scholars, led by Kristin Gibson included Dr. Katie Sanders, Allison Byrd, Dr. Kevan Lamm and Dr. Alexa Lamm. The entire article can be found here.…
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A huge congratulations to Kristin Gibson, who is now a doctoral candidate and ABD. She had an amazing proposal defense today, with advanced research that combines environmental education and science communication research in new and innovative ways to assist us in combatting the plastic crisis. Specifically, she will be examining U.S. perceptions regarding single-use plastic…
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As the 5-year Healthier Together CDC-funded project comes to an end next month, the effect of the partnership between UGA’s College of Public Health, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, College of Environment and Design and College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (more specifically UGA Extension) is still having impact. Proud to have led the…
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Dr. Alexa Lamm is currently guest editing a special issue in the international journal Sustainability to highlight research showcasing areas where farmers’ perceptions are utilized to understand the barriers and enablers associated with political planning in support of sustainability. We are faced with complicated and difficult challenges as we strive to supply and distribute enough…