Conferences & Annual Events

These special events showcase outstanding faculty contributions, foster community and industry collaboration, and spotlight the college's impact on a global scale. Our annual Signature Events include: Alumni Awards, Ag Dawg Kickoff, Flavor of Georgia, D.W. Brooks Lecture and Award, and Ag Forecast.

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) believes partnerships between the university and industry are vital to our mission. Through our Signature Events Sponsorship Program, we offer tailored engagement opportunities based on your organization's interests and needs. Through this collaboration, industry partners provide financial support that benefits students, researchers and communities around the world.

NOTE: All Signature Lectures are free and open to the public. Requests for accommodations should be made as soon as possible but at least seven days prior to the scheduled lecture.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor:

Three red triangles intersection with the words "Massey Ferguson" written underneath.

Red Sponsors:

Black, White and Silver Sponsors:

Farm Credit Associations of Georgia, Corteva Agriscience and Georgia Agribusiness Council

Alumni Awards

The CAES Alumni Association recognizes success among alumni through their annual Alumni Awards event.

Ag Dawg Kickoff

Ag Dawg Kickoff is held annually to welcome students, faculty and staff to a new semester. Attendees are provided with food, musical entertainment and student club exhibits to discover ways to get involved with activities in CAES.

D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards

The D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards is an event held each fall to emphasize improvements in agriculture and honor CAES faculty.

Flavor of Georgia

Flavor of Georgia is a food product contest celebrating all of the flavors Georgia has to offer. Judging is held in March of each year in Athens.

Georgia Ag Forecast

Georgia Ag Forecast is an annual seminar series committed to sharing the latest research and information to help Georgia farmers and agribusinesses. UGA economists give an outlook of agricultural markets for the coming year.

Other Upcoming Events

Starting February 24, peel back the layers of generosity with our onion fundraiser in Cherokee County! Get your hands on a 10 pound bag for only $15 and spread the love to our Cherokee County 4-H Kids. The proceeds will be used for activities and clubs throughout the year! This sale will end on April 7th, make sure to get yours before they're gone! They will are estimated to be delivered to our Extension office at the beginning of May.

Feb 24

02/24 8:00AM - 04/07 11:45PM Cherokee County Vidalia Onion Sale

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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Conference & Event Services

UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center

Whether you require planning expertise for a business, social or faith-based event, or need assistance creating professional materials to market your organization's conference, workshop or tradeshow, our skilled associates at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center will work with you to design a package that meets your needs — and suits your budget.

Signature Events Contact:

Regina Fitzpatrick Director of Government Relations & External Affairs

Dean and Directors Office

regina@uga.edu 706-542-5046

Media Contact:

Jordan Powers Public Relations Manager

Office of Marketing and Communications (OMC)

jpowers@uga.edu 706-542-4274