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

Allison Johnson is the new new Pesticide Safety Education Program Coordinator for UGA Cooperative Extension. CAES News
UGA Extension welcomes new Pesticide Safety Education Program coordinator 08/17/22 Emily Cabrera
University of Georgia alumnus Allison Johnson joined UGA Cooperative Extension as the new Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) coordinator on Aug. 1. The public service position is responsible for creating educational resources and training materials to help private and commercial pesticide applicators obtain proper certifications for the safe and effective use of pesticides throughout the state.
UGA Extension's new Master Forager program is now open for registrants in the Griffin, Georgia, area. CAES News
Train to become a Master Forager through UGA Extension 08/15/22 Amanda Budd
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension’s novel Master Forager program has spots available for curious Georgians interested in learning how to safely harvest and use herbs, fungi and more. The first class for the program, which begins Aug. 24, will be held at the UGA Research and Education Garden in Griffin, Georgia.
Researchers in the University of Georgia College of Engineering are developing a new way to detect potentially deadly Listeria contamination in food. CAES News
Researchers introduce rapid diagnostic test for Listeria 08/12/22 Mike Wooten
Researchers at the University of Georgia are developing a new way to detect potentially deadly Listeria contamination in food. Listeriosis, an infection caused by eating food contaminated by the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes, can cause severe illness in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly and people with compromised immune systems.
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