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

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule is the first federally regulated standard for growing, harvesting, packing, and holding fresh produce in an effort to reduce microbial contamination and foodborne illness outbreaks. If you grow fruits or vegetables, attend a training for information about best practices, risk management, and regulatory requirements. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement.During this one-day workshop, trainers will spend approximately eight hours of instruction time covering content contained in the seven modules below.• Introduction to Produce Safety• Worker Health, Hygiene, and Training• Soil Amendments• Wildlife, Domesticated Animals, and Land Use• Agricultural Water (Part I: Production Water; Part II: Postharvest Water)• Postharvest Handling and Sanitation• How to Develop a Farm Food Safety Plan Lunch will be provided! Email annie.carter1@uga.edu with any dietary restrictions and/or food allergens. We cannot make changes to the order the day of the event. Cancellation Policy For cancellations, please email efs@uga.edu.Cancellations 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.

Apr 29

8:00AM - 5:00PM Produce Safety Alliance, Grower Training in Blue Ridge, GA Fannin County Family Connection, Blue Ridge

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

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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