CGMGA’s August 15, 2016 program featured Dario J. Chavez’s presentation on Budding and Grafting. Dario is an Assistant Professor in Horticulture at the UGA. His main area of interest is peach research and extension with focus on orchard management, tree longevity, irrigation practices, root interaction with tree health, production, plant breeding and genetics. His objective is to study the plant production based on the plant’s genetic potential, orchard management practices, growing environment, and their interactions.