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

Developing advanced plant varieties and protecting existing ones with the goal of global food security and sustainability.

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

Exploring the economic and educational impacts of the public on agriculture for a more informed future.

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

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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