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The D.W. Brooks Lecture is named for the late D.W. Brooks, founder of Gold Kist, Inc. Brooks started Cotton States Mutual Insurance Companies in 1941. He advised seven U.S. presidents on farm and trade issues. Among his many honors, he was the first inductee into the University of Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. CAES hosts the annual lecture series and faculty awards for excellence celebration in his memory.

Nov 19

3:30PM - 5:00PM D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards UGA Center for Continuing Education, Athens, GA

Our annual seminar shares the latest research and information from UGA faculty to help farmers and agribusinesses in Georgia's No. 1 industry, agriculture. Save the date for the 2025 forecast to be held in Macon, Georgia.

Jan 24

9:00AM - 1:30PM 2025 Georgia Ag Forecast Marriott Macon City Center, Macon, GA

The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association Awards is an annual event that honors college alumni for their outstanding achievements. The ceremony also includes recognition of new inductees into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame. Awards will be given at the UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Classic Center in Athens, GA.

Mar 21

5:00PM - 9:00PM 2025 UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards and Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame Ceremony The Classic Center, Athens, GA

Since 2007, Flavor of Georgia has launched new products into success and garnered more publicity and sales for products already in the market. From rural farmers to urban businesses, successful and talented food artisans have emerged from all over Georgia to create delicacies from the abundant agricultural products our state has to offer. Over 1,800 products have entered the contest since it began.

Apr 17

4:00PM - 6:00PM 2025 Flavor of Georgia Reception The Classic Center, Athens, GA

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For more information, please email caesdar@uga.edu or call us at 706-542-3390 about all upcoming events.

Annual Events

Ag Dawgs After Hours

Join CAES alumni and friends for an evening of Ag Dawg camaraderie and networking. Past events have been held in Athens, Macon, Atlanta, Greensboro, Cartersville, Albany, Thomasville, LaGrange, Denver, CO, Baton Rouge, LA, and Washington, D.C. Hope to see you at an Ag Dawgs After Hours soon!

CAES Chats

CAES Chats are designed to create a fun and educational virtual experience for alumni and friends. We want to stay connected while everyone is at a distance. Zoom registration links will be emailed to alumni before the chat. View past CAES Chats.

Intros and Appetizers

This is a networking event for students and CAES alumni. The goal is to provide a low-pressure environment for students to connect with alumni, and engage in potential internship and job discussions.

UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards

Celebrate four Alumni Award of Excellence recipients and four Young Alumni Achievement Award recipients as well as the induction of two individuals into the Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame.