Making Life Better

Cooperative Extension, 4-H, and other CAES programs impact the lives and livelihoods of Georgians.

Learn more about exactly how the college contributes to Georgia's economy, communities, and quality of life.

When buying nursery plants, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts say check plants carefully to make sure you don't bring home insects, diseases or weeds.

For more information, read the news release.

Homeowners may know to inspect potted plants for diseases, insects and other signs of an unhealthy plant before buying them. But University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialists say sod should be inspected, too, before it’s rolled out and installed.

For more information, read the news release.

DeKalb County Master Gardener June Buechner is shown volunteering her time and expertise to tend a community garden. She is one of the program's 2,500 active volunteers "working" in gardens across the state.

For more information, read the news release.

The UGA Greendogs Web site includes educational information on how to "go green" in your daily life and how to make a "green" career choice by selecting one of the college's environmental majors.

Visit www.greendogs.uga.edu to learn more.

The College makes a difference in Georgians' lives every day. Read how faculty members are making an impact in teaching, research and extension by searching through a rich database of impact statements.

Check out the Making an Impact database.

In today's world, getting a great job is about more than having a fine education and strong ambition. It's about having experience. CAES is dedicated to graduating well-rounded students who are ready to lead in Georgia's booming agricultural and environmental industries.

Learn more about the Deans' Promise.