International Agribusiness in Diversified Livestock and Grain Production
Visit a diverse group of livestock, grain and other agribusinesses during this intense and fun-filled, nine day trip to Uruguay. A sampling of the destinations include: large cow-calf and sheep ranches, grass-fed and organic beef and lamb operations, pasture-based dairies, organic vineyards, organic fruit and vegetable producers, large grain and oilseed producers, international grain-merchandisers and several other firms that you probably won’t find in Georgia.
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Today we visited the Julia Ortiz Farm. What an incredible experience it was seeing this well-diversified agriculture operation up close and personal. The Ortiz family obviously made the serious effort to ensure we had a great time while learning about their operation. Without a doubt, the Ortiz family was successful in providing us an enjoyable…
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For those curious about the food: We were always fed well! A typical meal always has a big piece of meat and bread (like 50 types of bread!), but don’t expect all the sauces and garnishes we use in the US because Uruguay keeps it simple. The Uruguayan way is to enjoy dinner together, so expect…
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We made the most of each day while in Uruguay. We saw many sun rises and almost every sunset, and each time I questioned whether I had seen anything more beautiful. Each day was an adventure to its own, ranging from walking through pastures, listening to a local a farmer, touring a meat packing plant…
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I’m a little late on the “During Trip” blog post but here goes nothing! Monday was a very busy day with farm tours, research station visits and to end the day dinner at the Central Kiyu Bull Test Station. One of my favorite parts was visiting the Veiga Family dairy. The Veiga Dairy was started…
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The airplane touched down on Saturday morning, and my excitement skyrocketed! We were finally in Uruguay! I have been contemplating what this was going to be like, and now, it was time to make it a reality. The first two days in the country have been great and I have already learned so much. My…
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Well America, looks like we will be parting ways for Spring Break 2016! Going out of the country has always been a thrilling adventure for me, and now I get to conquer my fourth international trip, third continent, and first study abroad. I’m so excited to be heading to Uruguay with other CAES students to…
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My boots have traveled many places in my life, from different towns, states, and different island nations, and now an entirely new and exciting continent. This upcoming week, I will spend time exploring the agricultural wonders of Uruguay. While in Uruguay, I will visit dairies, meat packing plants, beef operations, and even a winery. This…
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T-Minus 3 days until I board a plane to Uruguay…a place that speaks a different language, eats different food, and where its citizens wardrode isn’t mostly jeans, t-shirts and cowboy boots. That can be a little nerve racking, especially for a girl from a small town in Southeast Georgia. I remember coming to UGA and…
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Agriculture looks different in each region of the world. I learned this after attending Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in South Georgia before coming to UGA in North Georgia. I can’t wait to see what agricultural practices Uruguay has! I’m brushing up on my Spanish and packing my barn boots as I prepare to dive into…
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So, tomorrow I make my very first trip out of my home country in my life. Growing up in rural South Georgia, I remember being excited just to travel across the state line! During my time as an undergraduate at the University of Georgia, I heard about the trips that my friends made to other countries and…