An up-and-coming coastal commodity

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/s42003-022-03293-0https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/12/2432/htmhttps://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2020.597430/fullhttps://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/Edited by Carly MirabileProduced by Jordan Powers, Emily Davenport, Carly MirabileMusic and sound effects by Mason McClintock, an Athens-based singer, songwriter and storyteller who creates innovative soul-pop music that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Hailing from small-town Southeast Georgia, Mason's influences range from the purest pop to the most powerful gospel. Mason is a former Georgia 4-H'er and a recent University of Georgia graduate! Listen to his music on Spotify. Get social with us!Follow CAES on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and check out UGA Extension on on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest updates.