University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Departmental Extension Programs

UGA Extension faculty and specialists develop educational programs and produce practical, science-based information for agricultural agents, farmers and the general public across the state, nation and world. Learn more about our departmental Extension programs:


Commodity Teams
Our teams of researchers, specialists and county extension agents work together to provide information for farmers, home owners and lawn care workers related to Georgia's commodities.
Economic Development
The Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development's economists and business specialists have the skills and knowledge to add value to Georgia's agricultural economy and to help individuals succeed in agribusiness.
Georgia 4-H
Georgia 4-H assists youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society.
UGA Extension
UGA Cooperative Extension shares information on issues like water quality, profitability in agribusiness, family wellness and life skills with the public through county agents and specialists.
Urban Programs
The Center for Urban Agriculture provides intellectual leadership through research, teaching and extension to sustain urban ecosystems, enhance economic development and improve the quality of life in urban settings.
Women in Agriculture
CAES established the UGA Women in Agriculture Leadership Initiative to expand individual networks, foster a better understanding of agricultural work, promote collaboration, enhance friendships and provide support among women working in agriculture.

Extension News

UGA's agrileadHER program provides a platform for connection and community among women farmers. CAES News
UGA's agrileadHER launches online resource for women in agriculture 03/24/23 Maria M. Lameiras
The University of Georgia’s College of Family and Consumer Sciences recently launched a virtual agrileadHER community platform to offer a welcoming space for women in farming and other agricultural professions. The new platform includes access to monthly webinars on a wide array of topics, from production to stress management, and an online community for women farmers from across the country to network.
From left, Lily Baucom, executive director of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, Jennifer Dunn, Southwest Area health agent for UGA Extension, Glenda Grant, director of the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University, and Maria Bowie, summit co-chair and project and grant specialist for UGA Extension, gather before the event in Macon. CAES News
Organizations across Georgia come together to combat farm stress 03/23/23 Emily Cabrera
As the backbone of Georgia’s No. 1 industry, farmers face insurmountable pressures that are often beyond their control. Increased input costs, market variability, environmental disasters and labor shortages are just a few of the challenges. The 2023 Farm Stress Summit, held at Mercer University this week, brought leaders from around the state to learn more about the unique stressors farm families experience and strategies for building a network of support.
Faculty members participate in the 2023 Rural Engagement Workshop. (Photo by Shannah Montgomery) CAES News
Rural Georgia program drives community-engaged research 03/22/23 Roy Parry
The University of Georgia Rural Engagement Workshop for Academic Faculty enters its third year with 12 faculty members working in partnership with units of UGA Cooperative Extension and Public Service and Outreach for grants to help solve rural challenges. The workshop is designed to help drive community-engaged research in rural Georgia communities.
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