University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

We are dedicated to discovering, teaching and delivering the science required for healthy living to flourish.

About the college CAES Year in Review Impact Report

$726,200 in scholarship funding provided by our College to CAES students last year

Scholarships

No. 1 public university for hospitality and tourism management in the U.S. niche.com

Hospitality and Food Industry Management

No. 5 public university for agricultural sciences in the U.S. niche.com

UGA Admissions

First and only regenerative bioscience program offering both bachelor’s and doctoral degrees

Regenerative Bioscience Center

8:1 student to faculty ratio

Academic Affairs

$54.8M in research expenditures

Research

$77.1M in new awards

Research

1,057 Extension employees serving Georgia

UGA Extension

21,217 alumni in the CAES family

Alumni & Giving

CAES IN THE NEWS:


Warm grass against a sepia sky.

YAHOO! NEWS
Albany is one of the fastest-warming cities in the U.S. What is the impact, and what can it do better?


An Asian needle ant on a rocky surface.

FOX WEATHER
Venomous invasive pest triggering anaphylaxis warning in Southeast


A tin of natural red dye.

WELL+GOOD
The FDA Is Speeding up Approval of ”Natural” Food Dyes—Here’s What You Need To Know


Student life at CAES

No matter the program, we have unique learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom for our students. CAES offers world-class immersive learning experiences, including internships, research opportunities and study abroad programs. See where CAES can take you and discover how you can unlock your true potential at UGA.


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Majors
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Scholarships
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Upcoming Events

This one-day course is an introduction to good agricultural practices. Small-scale fruit and vegetable growers will learn skills necessary to draft a food safety plan, identify safety concerns, and build knowledge on certifications and resources.This event will take place on May 14th, 9am-3pm.Location: Old Rucker Farm, 900 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004Registration closes on May 7th, 2025.Lunch is included. Please email efs@uga.edu with any allergens or dietary restrictions after registering. Beverages and breakfast are not included. We request participants bring a laptop or tablet that has a USB port. For cancellations, please email efs@uga.edu.Cancellation PolicyCancellations made a week or less before the event will not be refunded. Cancellations made prior to a week before the workshop will be issued a full refund. All workshops and courses are subject to cancellation by Food Science and Technology Extension. In this case, full refunds will be issued to all who have paid registration fees. Neither The University of Georgia nor Food Science and Technology Extension are required to reimburse any expenses made by the attendee prior to cancellation except for the registration fee.
May 14
9:00AM - 3:00PM Introduction to Farm Food Safety, Fulton County Old Rucker Farm, Alpharetta
Join us for an Ag Dawgs After Hours reception in Washington, D.C.! Connect with CAES alumni and friends from the D.C. area and get a chance to meet the 2025 Ag Fellows. Dean Nick T. Place will be present and provide an update on the college. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
May 20
6:00PM - 8:00PM Ag Dawgs After Hours: Washington, D.C. Longworth House Office Building, Room 1301, Washington, DC
The Garden Gala, a farm-to-table dinner on Saturday, June 7, 2025, will be crafted from UGArden-grown ingredients by local chefs.  This ticketed affair will bring together supporters, community members, and local leaders in sustainable agriculture to celebrate UGArden’s impactful journey and the people that made it all possible. Proceeds from the event will go towards fully funding the Friends of UGArden Endowment. Reach out to ugarden@uga.edu for more information. Tickets are on sale now!
Jun 07
6:00PM - 10:00PM Garden Gala: Farm-to-Table Dinner Flinchum's Phoenix, Athens, GA
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Sustainability, Conservation and the Environment
Without a healthy environment — both physical and financial -- there is no agricultural industry. UGA Experiment Station researchers study natural resource management, conservation methods and cultural practices as well as financial accounting, value added products and sustaining the industry through profitability.
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IMPACT

By the Numbers

$91.4 billion in output from agriculture contributed to Georgia's $1.4 trillion economy (Georgia Ag Impact Report)

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$899.3 million generated in statewide economic impact in 2024.

Learn more about the research CAES is doing to feed and fuel the world

Agricultural research is foundational in the land-grant university mission – education for everyone, research for scientifically-based decisions and extension outreach to help ensure best practices are being used. (Statistics CAES Impact Statements)

Our statewide research impact

The Research and Education Centers (RECs) play a central role in this mission by providing faculty and students with the opportunity to conduct experiments across a wide range of environments and production systems. CAES has eight off-campus REC facilities located throughout the state.

This research network is vital to Georgia agriculture and collectively allows faculty and students to address local production concerns as well as to answer more fundamental research questions and further the development of new technologies related to agriculture and natural resources.

Research and Education Centers

College News

Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference CAES News
Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference showcases the future of farming 05/06/25 David Mitchell research.uga.edu
It’s a Thursday morning in the Perry Events Center, a high-ceilinged, white-walled open room that used to serve as an armory. It’s filled with just shy of 150 attendees of the second Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference hosted by the University of Georgia’s Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture.
Leaders from the University of Georgia, Grand Farm and Georgia’s agriculture community break ground on UGA Grand Farm in Perry, Georgia. The 250-acre innovation farm will focus on advancing autonomous technologies and sustainable practices tailored to Southeast agriculture. (Photo by Sean Montgomery) CAES News
UGA Grand Farm breaks ground in Perry, Georgia 05/05/25 Jordan Powers news.uga.edu
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and North Dakota-based Grand Farm came together Friday to break ground on the University of Georgia Grand Farm, an agriculture innovation partnership in Perry, Georgia. UGA President Jere W. Morehead, Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, Georgia Sen. Larry Walker, Grand Farm Ecosystems Director Andrew Jason and CAES Dean and Director Nick T. Place addressed the crowd of more than 200 attendees.
(Clockwise from bottom left) Doctoral students Daniel Matusinec (photos one and two), Maria Teresa Tancredi (photos three through five), and master's degree student Carlton Collins (photos six and seven) were honored with 2025 E. Broadus Browne Awards for the best graduate research from departments within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. CAES News
Three graduate researchers honored in 20th year of E. Broadus Browne Awards 05/01/25 Sean Montgomery
For the 20th consecutive year, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences hosted the prestigious E. Broadus Browne Research Awards competition, resulting in three new graduate students being honored for their outstanding efforts in research and communication. In recognition of former Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station Director Edmund Broadus Browne, the annual competition highlights some of the best graduate research from departments within the college and challenges contestants with an oral presentation. 
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