Alexa Lamm Research
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Funmi Ajiferuke and Dennis Baffour-Awuah had the chance to share research results from our USDA SCRI-funded Eastern Tree Fruit project at the Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference held in Perry, Georgia. Sponsored by Dr. Chin-Ling Lee, an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication and a member of the UGA Integrative Precision…
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Dr. Alexa Lamm and Dennis Baffour-Awuah spent 4 days in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York speaking with wine grape growers and extension specialists. During this time they conducted interviews to discern growers’ past, current and perceived future problems with the invasive species, the Spotted Lanternfly, which first appeared in the US in 2015 and…
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Dr. Alexa Lamm‘s Agricultural and Environmental Science Communication model was developed based on research findings from the past 20 years spanning multiple agricultural and environmental topics spanning across the industry (e.g. water, food security, plastic use, animal production, invasive species, climate variability, pest management, food access, food safety, community development). The results of over 250…
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Dr. Alexa Lamm wrapped up a two day workshop which brought hundreds of international scholars, students, and animal producers together in Houston, Texas as a part of the International Livestock Congress at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Numerous speakers shared the importance of audience segmentation, tailoring messages, and speaking to both the heart and…
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Olivia Erskine, a recent graduate of the University of Georgia’s MAEE with a focus in Science Communication, has made significant strides in understanding how climate change intersects with food security and community well-being. Olicia was part of the Lamm Lab at UGA, with research focused on the role of community gardens in adapting to the…
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Dr. Alexa Lamm gave the final presentation at the International Role of Meat and Livestock and Society Summit in Denver, CO on October 31, 2024. Over 150 invited agricultural scientists, producers, media, and allied industry stakeholders were present over the two days where science covering the nutritional, environmental, and social aspects of meat consumption and…
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Over the past eight weeks 15 UGA freshman engaged in a First Year Odyssey seminar with Dr. Alexa Lamm and Dr. Masoud Yazdanpanah where they engaged in creating art using sketching, watercolor, graphic design, poetry and more. While they got to be creative, they also learned valuable lessons regarding diverse perceptions of colors, imagery and…
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The Lamm Lab is excited to be part of an ambitious project funded by the USDA Specialty Crop Research Initiative. The project, led by USDA ARS scientist Dr. Tracy Leskey, brings together a diverse team of researchers and extension specialists from entomology, horticulture, economics, and social science to address the complex pest issues faced by…
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Climate change is reshaping our world, bringing about extreme weather events, intensified droughts and floods, and altered growing seasons. These changes significantly impact horticulture, agriculture, and food systems. States like Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina are experiencing climate-related challenges, including rising sea levels and extreme heat. Amid these challenges, community gardens emerge as vital…
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The Lamm Lab is excited to be part of an interdisciplinary group of scientists striving to manage the invasive Tree of Heaven and the spotted lanternfly. The five-year project, funded by USDA Agricultural Research Service and led by Dr. Tracy Leskey, will integrate biological control agents and areawide management principles to mitigate the ecological and…