University of Georgia
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Society’s Role in Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

Agriculture exists to serve the citizens in an economic and educational capacity while providing the sustainable food and fiber resources for their well-being. Research from CAES delves into the role the general public plays in impacting agriculture and how the public uses this research by examining the following areas:

  • Agricultural and Environmental Learning
  • Economics
  • Agricultural/Rural Technology
  • Public Perception
  • Communicating AES
  • Personal Health
  • Sustainable Food Systems
  • Agricultural Policy
  • Community Leadership Development
  • Institutional Evaluation
  • Agricultural/Rural Social Structure

What's Next in Animal Agriculture?
Researchers identify critical animal and food industry issues to inform and effect change
By 2050, the animal and food industry will need to be able to feed a world with a projected population increase of 2.1 billion. With the help of industry and academic experts, University of Georgia researchers identified the most pressing issues for the animal and food industry to address a growing population.
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Engineering for tomorrow
UGA leads the way in precision agriculture
The University of Georgia invests in integrated precision agriculture to transform Georgia into the “technology capital of the East Coast.” CAES is fostering collaboration between innovative disciplines at UGA, bringing together plant scientists, animal health experts, engineers and computer scientists to discover integrative solutions that increase production levels and promote environmental health.
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Society's Role in AES Research News

The staff at the University of Georgia's J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center will host their annual corn boil and farm tour on June 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tours of the farm will be followed by a community corn boil. CAES News
UGA research farms open gates to the public this summer
Athens-area residents familiar with driving past two University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences research farms will soon have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn more about CAES’ role in the future of farming.
Clockwise from left, four UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences students — Therese “Tess” Thompson, Lydia Griffin, James “Thomas” Maddox and Kirsten Flinn — were selected as Ratcliffe Scholars in 2021-22, and each has participated in life-changing immersive learning experiences. CAES News
Ratcliffe Scholars experience 'intense' growth through experiential learning
In a world filled with screens and devices, the world is virtually at our fingertips each second of every day. It is easy to look at pictures and videos of places you would like to visit, watch live streaming of events happening around the globe, connect with other cultures or perspectives in a chat box, or even learn a new skill by simply donning a pair of virtual reality goggles. But one method of learning remains unmatched in educational quality — hands-on, experiential learning.
Members of the Elite Radon Team install a radon mitigation system at a house in Athens. CAES News
UGA radon education promotes awareness, home testing
The leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers is radon, a naturally occurring, odorless gas that is common to much of Georgia. Radon claims 21,000 lives annually, including around 800 in Georgia.

Integrative precision agriculture (IPA) harnesses the power of technology and big data to sustainably provide for our planet’s growing population.

Learn more about how our researchers are engineering for tomorrow.

 

UGA Departments and Centers

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication

Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

Department of Crop and Soil Sciences

Integrative Precision Agriculture

Regenerative Bioscience Center

Sustainable Agriculture at UGA