Interim Superintendent

Attapulgus Research and Education Center

254 N. Griffin Avenue, Attapulgus, Georgia 39815

Email: arec@uga.edu

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Syngenta Grower Appreciation Day

Syngenta vegetable seed company hosted a grower appreciation day at the Attapulgus Research Center on Friday, November 17, 2023.  Local growers had the opportunity to enjoy a great meal provided by Syngenta and take part in a field tour of Syngenta’s latest sweetcorn varieties.  Syngenta was represented by several members of their research and development team as well as several members of their sales team.  We here at the Attapulgus Research Center and the University of Georgia were pleased to be a part of such a great event.


Our Work and Priorities

The Attapulgus Research and Education Center is located in the southwest corner of Georgia, about five miles north of the state line. Established in 1939, the center continues to help support area farmers by researching crops that can be adapted to the sandy coastal plain soil and local weather conditions.

Current trials are conducted on major agronomic crops including peanuts, corn, cotton and soybeans and  horticultural crops like watermelons, peaches and pecans. Regardless of the crop, the warm, humid climate is ideal for major agricultural insect, weed, nematode and disease problems. This provides a unique setting for UGA researchers to develop novel pest management strategies and tactics, and to screen new crop varieties for pest resistance. 

Additional long term research includes soil fertility experiments, crop rotation studies, and ecological research to look at the impact of native wildflowers on crop production. Much of the research is conducted with either center pivot or with drip irrigation systems. Five full-time employees operate the facility and also partner with the nearby Decatur County Extension Office.

About us


We investigate the latest production and technological practices, striving for producer profitability and sustainability.
Research and Education Centers (RECs) are hubs for innovation and discovery that address the most critical issues facing agricultural production throughout the state. Ultimately, our findings are shared with stakeholders through the extension and outreach efforts of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Cotton being harvested and loaded into truck. CAES News
Georgia growers riding high on cotton boom during 2022 season
Georgia cotton growers are starting the 2023 season with a boost from near-record-breaking yields last year.
Danielle Ama Essandoh, a Ghanaian student studying at Makerere University, works in a greenhouse on a research project in Uganda led by UGA’s Soraya Leal-Bertioli in 2021. Essandoh completed a master’s degree and is now working toward a doctorate at UGA. (Submitted photo) CAES News
Peanut Innovation Lab receives $15 million
USAID and UGA announced a five-year extension of their collaborative research and outreach work.

CAES Events

The 2024 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest is on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Classic Center in Athens, GA. Join us for the Reception and Awards Ceremony from 4:00pm - 6:00pm. Tickets to attend can be purchased for $20.00. Tickets are required for access. The reception is a great opportunity to sample the products and meet the Flavor of Georgia Finalists. At the 2024 reception, there will be three finalists from each of the twelve product categories. Be sure to join us for this fun and exciting gastronomic experience! Products may not be purchased or sold during Flavor of Georgia. Immediately following the reception will be the 2024 Flavor of Georgia Awards Ceremony. All attendees are invited to watch as winners are selected from each of the twelve categories, leading up to the awarding of the 2024 Flavor of Georgia Grand Prize. Tickets are required for entry to the award ceremony as well.  Flavor of Georgia tickets do not include parking fees at the Classic Center.
Apr 04
4:00PM - 6:00PM 2024 Flavor of Georgia Classic Center, Athens, GA
Join us for an esteemed celebration of excellence at the UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards and Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Taking place on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at The Classic Center in Athens, GA, the event kicks off with registration at 11:00 a.m., followed by the prestigious awards and luncheon at 12:00 p.m. Embrace the spirit of achievement as we honor outstanding alumni and induct remarkable individuals into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. Don't miss this opportunity to commemorate the legacy of excellence in agriculture and connect with fellow enthusiasts in the heart of Georgia's historic agricultural hub.    
Apr 06
11:00AM - 2:00PM UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards and Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Georgia Center For Continuing Education, ATHENS, GA