Join us to celebrate UGArden's 15th anniversary! We'll be opening up the farm on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for games, crafts, and a special farm scavenger hunt. UGArden Herbs products will be available for purchase, including herbal teas and spice blends grown and prepared at the farm. Free entry with a suggested donation of $10. Media contact: Ty Brooks, ugarden@uga.edu  

May 03

9:00AM - 1:00PM UGArden Community Day UGArden, Athens, GA

Congratulations to our graduates!

May 03

11:00AM - 12:30PM UGA-Tifton Spring '25 Graduation Reception UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, Tifton, GA

This one-day course is an introduction to good agricultural practices. Small-scale fruit and vegetable growers will learn skills necessary to draft a food safety plan, identify safety concerns, and build knowledge on certifications and resources.This event will take place on May 14th, 9am-3pm.Location: Old Rucker Farm, 900 Rucker Road, Alpharetta, GA 30004Registration closes on May 7th, 2025.Lunch is included. Please email efs@uga.edu with any allergens or dietary restrictions after registering. Beverages and breakfast are not included. We request participants bring a laptop or tablet that has a USB port. For cancellations, please email efs@uga.edu.Cancellation PolicyCancellations made a week or less before the event will not be refunded. Cancellations made prior to a week before the workshop will be issued a full refund. All workshops and courses are subject to cancellation by Food Science and Technology Extension. In this case, full refunds will be issued to all who have paid registration fees. Neither The University of Georgia nor Food Science and Technology Extension are required to reimburse any expenses made by the attendee prior to cancellation except for the registration fee.

May 14

9:00AM - 3:00PM Introduction to Farm Food Safety, Fulton County Old Rucker Farm, Alpharetta

The Garden Gala, a farm-to-table dinner on Saturday, June 7, 2025, will be crafted from UGArden-grown ingredients by local chefs.  This ticketed affair will bring together supporters, community members, and local leaders in sustainable agriculture to celebrate UGArden’s impactful journey and the people that made it all possible. Proceeds from the event will go towards fully funding the Friends of UGArden Endowment. Reach out to ugarden@uga.edu for more information. Tickets are on sale now!

Jun 07

6:00PM - 10:00PM Garden Gala: Farm-to-Table Dinner Flinchum's Phoenix, Athens, GA

The 3rd Annual Cleantech Symposium will focus on agricultural innovation, robotics, and solar-powered solutions, showcasing Swiss and Georgia-based technologies that are transforming the industry. As part of the symposium, UGA students will have the opportunity to showcase their research through a poster competition, fostering dialogue between academia and industry. The event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is required. Register today! Join us on Tuesday, November 18th, 2025, for an engaging discussion on how innovation can drive a more sustainable future for farming.

Nov 18

2:00PM - 8:30PM 2025 Cleantech Symposium and Student Poster Competition UGA Delta Innovation District, Athens