Nominations and applications for the Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry Program Class of 2025-2026 will open on June 1! Applications will be accepted through July 31. Participants will be selected through a nomination, application, and interview process. Anyone can serve as a nominator and submit their contact information along with the nominee's contact information with a written statement of support through this form.Prospective candidates should be actively involved in Georgia’s agriculture, forestry, natural resources and/or supporting industries and have demonstrated leadership potential. While there is no minimum education requirement, participants should be able to demonstrate leadership experience, work experience, and a high level of maturity, being the age of 25 years or older. Nominees will be invited to apply, and no more than 40 finalists will be invited to interview for the class.Each class will have up to 25 individuals diverse in age, gender, ethnicity, geographic location, professional background, and level of experience.

Jun 01

06/01 8:00AM - 07/31 5:00PM AGL Class of 2025-26 Nominations Open https://site.caes.uga.edu/agl/program/

Ongoing

The Attapulgus Research and Education Center will host its annual field day on Thursday, August 1st, from 8:30 a.m. to Noon followed by lunch. Registration begins at 8 a.m. This event is open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, contact Lee Hitson, farm manager, at 229-220-1712. 

Aug 01

8:30AM - 1:00PM Attapulgus Field Day Attapulgus Research and Education Center, Attapulgus, GA

Join us at the Southeast Research and Education Center for our annual field day on Wednesday, August 7th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This event is open to the public.

Aug 07

9:00AM - 1:30PM Southeast Georgia Field Day Southeast Research and Education Center, Midville, GA

The Southwest Georgia Research and Education Center will hold its annual field day on Thursday, August 15th, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This event is open to the public

Aug 15

8:30AM - 1:00PM Southwest Georgia Field Day Southwest Georgia Research and Education Center, Plains, GA

An exciting way to kick off the new school year, the CAES Alumni Association hosts Ag Dawg Kickoff to welcome students, faculty, and staff at the start of every fall semester. Attendees are provided with food, musical entertainment, and student club exhibits. The event allows students, faculty, and staff to interact and discover ways to get involved with activities offered by CAES. If you are a CAES Alumni who wants to help during the event, use our volunteer sign up form.

Aug 21

5:30PM - 7:30PM Ag Dawg Kickoff UGA Livestock Instructional Arena, Athens, GA

Intros and Appetizers is a low pressure, high energy student and alumni/industry partner networking opportunity. Faculty and staff are welcome.

Oct 01

5:30PM - 7:30PM CAES Fall 2024 Intros and Appetizers Studio 225, Athens, GA

Join us for Ag Dawg After Hours: Ellijay! This will be a fun event at the beautiful Cartecay Vineyards (Ag Dawg alumni) on Friday, October 25. Enjoy fellow Ag Dawg alumni and friends over wine and refreshments.

Oct 25

5:00PM - 7:00PM Ag Dawgs After Hours: Ellijay Cartecay Vineyards, Ellijay, GA

The D.W. Brooks Lecture is named for the late D.W. Brooks, founder of Gold Kist, Inc. Brooks started Cotton States Mutual Insurance Companies in 1941. He advised seven U.S. presidents on farm and trade issues. Among his many honors, he was the first inductee into the University of Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. CAES hosts the annual lecture series and faculty awards for excellence celebration in his memory.

Nov 19

3:30PM - 5:00PM D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards UGA Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA

Our annual seminar shares the latest research and information from UGA faculty to help farmers and agribusinesses in Georgia's No. 1 industry, agriculture. Save the date for the 2025 forecast to be held in Macon, Georgia.

Jan 24

9:00AM - 1:30PM 2025 Georgia Ag Forecast Macon Marriott City Center, Macon, GA

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

5:30PM - 9:00AM 2025 CAES Alumni Awards The Classic Center, Athens, GA