Turner College economics students Heather Chason and Michael Carter recently travelled to Valdosta State University to present their research on food insecurity and inflation as part of the 2022 Georgia Undergraduate Research Conference. Using data from the National Garden Association, their study investigates the effectiveness of backyard farming in combatting food insecurity and inflation in the United States. The results of the study suggest that although the initial costs of starting a backyard garden can vary, the revenue generated from the produce harvested outweighs the costs of production by as much as $2,000. When asked by Turner Business about the conclusions and recommendations from the research, Chason explained that the results of the study “suggest that government support of backyard farming through tax[ation policies], facilitating exchange markets, and media advertising will increase participation and food security for . . . disadvantaged populations . . . [and] . . . stimulate economic growth, reduce the strain on national logistics, alleviate inflation, generate income, and promote equity and national security.” Chason and Carter were mentored in their work by Turner College economics professor Fady Mansour, who noted that Chason and Carter “did a wonderful job” with the project, and that their presentation grabbed the audience’s attention and prompted a number of thoughtful questions.
The Turner College's new marketing intern Lizzy Grant , a senior marketing major from Newnan who previously attended Gordon State College, where she played varsity soccer, and is scheduled to graduate from the Turner College in May of 2024, has hit the ground running in her new position. She recently played a large role in the creation of a video tour of the Synovus Center, the main campus home of the Turner College. The video helps to guide new students on where to go in the building and who they can talk to if they help. The video showcases the Student Services Center, the main lobby, and more. The video is played as part of a loop on video screens placed throughout the Synovus Center. Lizzy's list of activities at CSU is impressive. She is the Treasurer of the Turner College's Marketing Club, the President of Marketing for the Turner College's chapter of the Financial Management Association, and an Ambassador for the Turner College. She is also the Treasurer of her s
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