University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Areas of Exploration

Agricultural and environmental research is foundational in the land-grant university mission – education for everyone, research for scientifically based decisions and extension outreach to help ensure scientifically based agriculture in practiced in America.

Agricultural and environmental research has three parts:

  • basic, which provides the discoveries for solution to the unknown problems of tomorrow;
  • applied, which uses the solutions of past basic research to address the problems of today; and 
  • directed, which delivers immediate actions to improve our agricultural systems.

We need all three for a healthy agriculture industry and to sustain the environment. At the University of Georgia, we excel at all three, and deliver a $144.4 million boost to Georgia’s economy.


Advances in Plant Sciences
Advances in Plant Sciences
Developing advanced plant varieties and protecting existing ones with the goal of global food security and sustainability.
Advances in Animal Sciences
Advances in Animal Sciences
Researching humane innovations in the livestock, poultry, and entomology to create a sustainable food supply.
Society’s Role in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Society’s Role in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Exploring the economic and educational impacts of the public on agriculture for a more informed future.
Advances in Food Science & Safety
Advances in Food Science & Safety
Creating food products and reducing pathogens in the name of a safe, abundant food supply for the growing global population.
Environmental Resource Management
Environmental Resource Management
Stewarding natural resources through research of responsible practices for a sustainable future.
AES research at UGA delivers a $144.4 million boost to Georgia's economy.
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Research News

“This is beyond just a feel-good program — we’ve had students learn to read just so they could participate,” said Jennifer Berry, a doctoral student and research professional in UGA's Department of Entomology. “It clicks in their minds that they can learn — through beekeeping they can learn. CAES News
Beyond a ‘feel-good’ program: Prison beekeeping provides hope for those incarcerated
“I was one of those teenagers — I wanted to be an actress. I went to college for theater but dropped out and got on drugs.” This is certified beekeeper Joy Ishi (Cornett) Smith’s story. Or it was for a while.
Mark Jaronski, deputy commissioner for tourism with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, delivered the keynote at the inaugural Georgia Hospitality and Tourism Summit on May 2. CAES News
Inaugural HOST Summit highlights UGA impact on hospitality and tourism
More than 100 University of Georgia faculty, staff, students and external stakeholders involved in the hospitality and tourism industry gathered May 2 for the inaugural Georgia Hospitality and Tourism Summit organized by the UGA HOST Research Initiative.
The four-day event, held in person at Young Harris College, is an immersion experience for anyone interested in bees and beekeeping, regardless of experience level. Registration is open through May 16 CAES News
Young Harris Beekeeping Institute celebrates 30th anniversary
Beekeepers, it’s time to grab your smoker and hive tool — the Young Harris Beekeeping Institute will celebrate its 30th year May 18 to 21. The four-day event, held in-person at Young Harris College, is an immersion experience for anyone interested in bees and beekeeping, regardless of experience level. Registration is open through May 16.
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