Agribusiness and Economic Development News

UGA agribusiness and community development economist Sharon Kane unveils improved and updated hospitality and tourism data at the 2023 HOST Hospitality and Tourism Summit at UGA in  May. CAES News
UGA captures economic impact of Georgia agriculture
If you’ve ever driven down a rural road lined with fields of cotton plants festooned with fluffy bolls and wondered how much cotton is grown in your county, forget Google — the University of Georgia’s Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development has what you need. Each year experts in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences perform the Sisyphean task of compiling agricultural production data for every commodity produced in the state.
Maya Dubos, a third-year hospitality and food industry management major, works in Dogwood Hall inside the Georgia Center where she spends her internship serving student-athletes. (Shannah Montgomery) CAES News
UGA prepares workforce for Georgia’s second largest industry
Hospitality and tourism are a major economic driver in Georgia, and the University of Georgia is working in several key areas to support and expand that industry. The hospitality and tourism industry is Georgia’s second-largest economic contributor (after agriculture) and employs more than 400,000 residents.

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Please join us to learn about the opportunities available through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. The Fulbright program covers all costs associated with travel, room and board, insurance – as well as other items like book/research allowances, enrichment activities, language student and sometimes tuition. Maria de Rocher, Assistant Dean and Director of Student Engagement Programming for the Morehead Honors College and Fulbright U.S. Student Program Adviser, will provide information about opportunities for U.S. students (undergraduate and graduate) to pursue graduate study, conduct research, or teach English Abroad with a Fulbright Fellowship. Please note the Fulbright U.S. Student Program is only open to U.S. citizens.
Mar 26
5:30PM - 6:30PM Fulbright U.S. Student Info Session Poultry Science, ATHENS, GA
The 2024 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest is on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Classic Center in Athens, GA. Join us for the Reception and Awards Ceremony from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Tickets to attend can be purchased for $20.00. Tickets are required for access. The reception is a great opportunity to sample the products and meet the Flavor of Georgia Finalists. At the 2024 reception, there will be three finalists from each of the twelve product categories. Be sure to join us for this fun and exciting gastronomic experience! Products may not be purchased or sold during Flavor of Georgia. Immediately following the reception will be the 2024 Flavor of Georgia Awards Ceremony. All attendees are invited to watch as winners are selected from each of the twelve categories, leading up to the awarding of the 2024 Flavor of Georgia Grand Prize. Tickets are required for entry to the award ceremony as well.  Flavor of Georgia tickets do not include parking fees at the Classic Center.
Apr 04
4:00PM - 6:00PM 2024 Flavor of Georgia Classic Center, Athens, GA
Join us for an esteemed celebration of excellence at the UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards and Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Taking place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at The Classic Center in Athens, GA, the event kicks off with registration at 11:00 a.m., followed by the prestigious awards and luncheon at 12:00 p.m. Embrace the spirit of achievement as we honor outstanding alumni and induct remarkable individuals into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. Don't miss this opportunity to commemorate the legacy of excellence in agriculture and connect with fellow enthusiasts in the heart of Georgia's historic agricultural hub.    
Apr 06
11:00AM - 2:00PM UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards and Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Georgia Center For Continuing Education, ATHENS, GA
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