University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Conferences & Annual Events

Annual Events

CAES International Agriculture Day Lecture and Reception
CAES International Agriculture Day is held each spring and features a keynote address as well as awards for the college's most globally-minded students.
D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards
The D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards is an event held each fall to emphasize improvements in agriculture and honor CAES faculty. The 2019 lecture will be delivered by Ambassador Ertharin Cousin.
Flavor of Georgia
Flavor of Georgia is a food product contest celebrating all of the flavors Georgia has to offer. Judging is held in March of each year in Atlanta.
Georgia Ag Forecast
Georgia Ag Forecast is an annual seminar series committed to sharing the latest research and information to help Georgia farmers and agribusinesses. UGA economists give an outlook of agricultural markets for the coming year.

Other Upcoming Events

Welcome back party for faculty, staff, and students sponsored by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association.  
Aug 20
5:30PM - 7:30PM UGA-Tifton Ag Dawg Kickoff Black Shank Pavilion, Tifton, GA
The J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center will host the Northeast Georgia Cotton and Soybean Field Day on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019.
Aug 21
8:30AM - 1:00PM Northeast Georgia Cotton and Soybean Field Day J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center, Watkinsville, GA
The Great Georgia Pollinator Census is a historical initiative where Georgians will record the numbers and types of pollinators that populate our state during late summer. You do not have to be an entomologist to be part of this important project! The census was designed for individuals, families, garden clubs, school groups, friends – ALL Georgians to participate.
Aug 23
08/23 8:00AM - 08/24 11:59PM The Great Georgia Pollinator Census Statewide, GA
There is no better way to welcome our new incoming freshmen and transfer students than food and fellowship. Come down to Rhodes Center for ADS in auditorium 101 to meet your fellow faculty and staff in the department. The event will be held at Rhode Center for ADS at 6:30 PM on August 27, 2019. You will have the opportunity to mingle with fellow students and even our Department Head! What's better than a free meal and making connections??
Aug 27
6:30PM - 8:00PM Animal and Dairy Science New Student Cookout Rhodes Center for Animal and Dairy Science, auditorium 101, Athens, GA
An exciting way to kick off the new school year, the CAES Alumni Association annually hosts Ag Dawg Kickoff to welcome students, faculty, and staff to a new semester. The kickoff provides, food, entertainment, and student club exhibits. The event gives students, faculty, and staff a chance to interact as well as discover ways to get involved with activities at CAES.
Aug 28
6:00PM - 8:00PM Ag Dawg Kickoff UGA Livestock Instructional Arena, Athens, GA
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