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

100% of Poultry Science students have job placements upon graduation

Department of Poultry Science

1 out of 3 of our students study abroad

Study Abroad Programs

53% of our students receive financial aid (Class of 2023)

CAES Scholarships

#2 Best Agricultural and Horticulture Plant Breeding College - universities.com

Department of Horticulture

15 countries with study abroad programs

Study Abroad Programs

#3 for Agricultural Sciences in the U.S. - Niche.com

#8 Entomology Program in the World - Center for World University Rankings (2017)

Department of Entomology

$830,000+ in scholarship funding provided by our College to CAES students last year

CAES Scholarships

19,940+ alumni in the CAES family

Alumni & Giving

1,150 products have reached the market based on UGA research; over half are plant cultivars, vaccines and devices that support Georgia agriculture

Research

CAES IN THE NEWS:


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.


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 takes place on February 20th from 9am-3pm.Location: 325 Old Jesup Road, Brunswick, GA 31525Registration closes on February 17th at 4pm EST.Lunch is included. Beverages and breakfast are not included.Please email efs@uga.edu with any food allergens or dietary restrictions after registering.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.
Feb 20
9:00AM - 3:00PM Introduction to Farm Food Safety, Glynn County
This inaugural event will feature research-backed insights from the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as well as leaders of industry from “field to table” to share what factors have been impacting food prices and inflation. Dr. Michael Adjemian from the Agricultural & Applied Economics department at CAES will open the program with a brief summary of recent research and data, highlighting factors that have driven the rise in food prices over the past several years. Afterwards, panelist from various industries from producers to suppliers to retailers will share insights on the input costs and challenges affecting Georgians. If you are a student who wishes to attend, please email Laura Bayne at lbayne@uga.edu.
Feb 21
11:30AM - 12:45PM CAES Field to Table: Food Prices and Inflation Georgia Railroad Freight Depot - Blue Room, Atlanta
The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association Awards is an annual event that honors college alumni for their outstanding achievements. The ceremony also includes recognition of new inductees into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. Awards will be given at the UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Classic Center in Athens, GA.
Mar 21
5:00PM - 9:00PM 2025 UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards and Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Ceremony The Classic Center, Athens, GA
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Our Impact
Find out how we are making a difference locally, nationally and across the world.

IMPACT

By the Numbers

$69.4 Billion

in output from agriculture contributed to Georgia's $1.1 trillion economy (Ag Snapshots 2022)

View Georgia Ag Statistics

$182.3 Million

boost to Georgia's economy from agricultural and environmental research at the University of Georgia.

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.

College News

Edwards and Asante Hilts, who have been married for 21 years, completed the Elevate and Once she and Discovering Money Solutions programs from the College of Family and Consumer Sciences, to learn skills in communication, economic stability and conflict reduction. CAES News
UGA relationship skills program brings couples closer
Elevate is a federally funded, evidence-informed program from the UGA College of Family and Consumer Sciences that helps couples manage stress, spend quality time together and develop new skills to strengthen their relationship.
Best by dates on the bottom of canned goods. CAES News
Best by vs. sell by: UGA food safety expert explains expiration dates
Checking expiration dates is second nature for many consumers, a routine part of deciding what’s safe to eat. But those dates often indicate peak quality rather than actual safety, leading people to throw away perfectly good food out of caution — wasting both meals and money in the process. Between 30% and 40% of the food supply in the United States is wasted, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. A portion of that stems from consumer misunderstanding of food labels, said Carla Schwan, a food safety specialist with University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
Ben Hill County 4-H'ers (L to R) Ruby Witt, Thomas Holt, Nandini Patel, and Landon Sinyard along with their coach Laura Lee Hughes (Right) brought home a national title at the National 4-H Consumer Decision Making Contest in San Antonio. CAES News
Ben Hill County 4-H captures top prize in national consumer science contest
Ben Hill County 4-H captured a first place win in the National Consumer Decision Making division at the Family and Consumer Science National Championship and Conference on Jan. 17 in San Antonio, Texas. The winning team members included Thomas Holt, Nandini Patel, Landon Sinyard and Ruby Witt, with support from coach Laura Lee Hughes, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension 4-H agent and county coordinator for Ben Hill County.