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South Georgia Vegetables

Bunch of red and green okra.

Two people (Dr. Ted McAvoy, left and Clint Thompson, right) stand outdoors in a wooded setting conducting an interview.

Nirmala Acharya and William Griffin stand in an agricultural research field holding clear plastic containers of harvested tomatoes.

Three people (Manisha Kumari, Ted McAvoy, and William Griffin) stand among rows of vegetable crops in a research field. One person in a coral shirt looks at a smartphone while two others on the opposite side of the row discuss the plants, with one gesturing toward the crop. Red stakes support the tomato plants lining the row. Additional vegetable crops, open field space, and trees are visible in the background.

Two people walk through rows of tomato plants in an agricultural research field. Dr. McAvoy carries two large blue harvest bins while Manisha Kumari moves through the crop row holding a handheld device. Red stakes support the tomato plants on either side of the path. Additional vegetable plots and open farmland extend into the background under an overcast sky.

Close-up of a person using a digital caliper to measure the length of a freshly harvested okra pod. The green okra rests on a white mesh surface while the caliper display shows the measurement in millimeters. Another okra pod is visible in the background, suggesting data collection or crop evaluation in an agricultural research setting.

About the South Ga Vegetables Lab

The South Georgia Vegetables lab at the University of Georgia focuses on all aspects of vegetable production in Georgia, including variety performance, disease resistance, fertilizer, irrigation and alternative crops.

Under the direction of Dr. Ted McAvoy, the lab serves the vegetable industry by disseminating relevant information and providing practical data driven recommendations that increase productivity, sustainability and profitability.

Variety Trial Results from
the UGA Vegetables Team Website
SoGA Vegetables Lab
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Join the Team

We are accepting an M.S. student and a Research Intern for the Department of Horticulture Vegetable Program at the University of Georgia Tifton Campus. Research assistantships are available on a competitive basis.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Theodore McAvoy (ted.mcavoy@uga.edu) and must provide a CV, transcripts and cover letter.

UGA Vegetables Media Hub

UGA Vegetables podcast logo.

UGA Vegetables Podcast

The UGA Vegetables Podcast features conversations with University of Georgia researchers, Extension specialists, and agents on a wide range of topics related to vegetable production. Episodes address insect and disease management, soil and nutrient practices, crop management strategies, production challenges, and current research shaping vegetable production in Georgia and beyond.

Logo for the South Georgia Vegetable YouTube program. The graphic shows an outline of the state of Georgia containing a large yellow sun, green vegetable stalks, and illustrations of a red bell pepper, purple onion, orange carrot, green leafy vegetable, and red watermelon slice. Beneath the graphic, bold black text reads: “SOUTH GEORGIA VEGETABLE.” Smaller text below reads: “Hosted by Dr. Ted McAvoy” and “Vegetable Specialist.

South Georgia Vegetables YouTube Channel

Check out the South Georgia Vegetables YouTube Channel, where University of Georgia researchers and Extension specialists share practical, research-based information for vegetable growers. Explore videos on crop management, variety trials, irrigation, pest and disease management, and the latest production innovations. Subscribe to stay informed, learn from the field, and get the latest updates from Georgia’s vegetable industry.