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:


Candy spread out across the table.

NEWSWEEK
Candy Recall in 8 States As FDA Sets Risk Level


Four individuals standing in front of a banner with Flavor of Georgia and UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences logos. Two people are holding awards.

THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
These are the winners of the 2025 Flavor of Georgia contest


An irrigation system in an agricultural field.

GEORGIA FARM MONITOR
Irrigation Readiness: Why Georgia Farms Must Act Now Ahead of a Dry Season


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
Scholarships
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Upcoming Events

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule is the first federally regulated standard for growing, harvesting, packing, and holding fresh produce in an effort to reduce microbial contamination and foodborne illness outbreaks. If you grow fruits or vegetables, attend a training for information about best practices, risk management, and regulatory requirements. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement.During this one-day workshop, trainers will spend approximately eight hours of instruction time covering content contained in the seven modules below.• Introduction to Produce Safety• Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training• Soil Amendments• Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use• Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)• Postharvest Handling and Sanitation• How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan Lunch will be provided! Email annie.carter1@uga.edu with any dietary restrictions and/or food allergens. We cannot make changes to the order the day of the event. Cancellation Policy For cancellations, please email efs@uga.edu.Cancellations 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.
Apr 29
8:00AM - 5:00PM Produce Safety Alliance, Grower Training in Blue Ridge, GA Fannin County Family Connection, Blue Ridge
Join us to celebrate UGArden's 15th anniversary! We'll be opening up the farm on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for games, crafts, and a special farm scavenger hunt. UGArden Herbs products will be available for purchase, including herbal teas and spice blends grown and prepared at the farm. Free entry with a suggested donation of $10. Media contact: Ty Brooks, ugarden@uga.edu  
May 03
9:00AM - 1:00PM UGArden Community Day UGArden, Athens, GA
Congratulations to our graduates!
May 03
11:00AM - 12:30PM UGA-Tifton Spring '25 Graduation Reception UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, Tifton, GA
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Our Impact
Find out how we are making a difference locally, nationally and across the world.
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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.
Environmental resource management Impact reports

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

Graduates celebrate at UGA Commencement with fireworks in background CAES News
CAES to honor new graduates at convocation ceremony May 8 04/24/25 Makenna Grace Reavis
As the academic year winds down, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is preparing for its spring 2025 convocation, to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Classic Center in Athens. “Convocation presents a unique opportunity for students to reflect on all they have achieved during their college careers,” said CAES Dean and Director Nick Place.
Robin Buell CAES News
CAES researcher Robin Buell is advancing plant genomics for a sustainable future 04/22/25
Meet Robin Buell, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics. Buell's research at the University of Georgia focuses on unlocking the full potential of plants to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges. By studying their genomes, she aims to improve agricultural efficiency, develop sustainable biofuels, and create crops that thrive in changing environments.
Volunteers are critical to the UGA Cooperative Extension mission to facilitate youth development, agriculture and natural resources, and family and consumer sciences programming at the county, district and state levels. Master Gardener Extension Volunteers (above) work with community members in pollinator garden. CAES News
Volunteers keep UGA Extension connected to communities 04/21/25 Sheri Dorn
In addition to its experts throughout the state, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is powered by thousands of volunteers who give generously to extend program impact and reach in support of UGA Extension missions. Throughout National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 20-26, UGA Extension will host special events that highlight the volunteers who have donated their time to facilitate 4-H, Master Gardener, and Family and Consumer Sciences programming.
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