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College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

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Events at CAES

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
Ongoing
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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Each week, students in CAES receive a newsletter with the top announcements and most important events so that they walk into their week with all of the information they need. If you'd like to see what we are up to on a weekly basis, use the form below to subscribe to This Week in CAES!


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CAES study uncovers antibiotic-resistant genes in Georgia surface and waste waters 02/25/25 Jordan Powers
New study from the UGA Center for Food Safety confirms the spread of mobilized colistin resistance genes and antimicrobial resistance dangers.
Elizabeth Abati chose to pursue her graduate studies at UGA from among six competing universities because she wanted to work with CAES Professor Anna Scheyett supporting the Rural Georgia: Growing Stronger initiative. CAES News
CAES graduate student works with faculty mentor to support farmer well-being 02/24/25 Jo Stafford, Alena Salazar
CAES graduate student Elizabeth Abati came to UGA to work with Anna Scheyett on farmer well-being.
Horticulture doctoral student Rebekah Maynard inspects the development stage of chamomile inflorescences for a study specifically targeting biopharmaceuticals, served to find fast-growing, efficient crops that could be produced on a massive scale, an important consideration for the profitability of controlled-environment agriculture. CAES News
CAES vertical farming research sheds light on producing medicinal compounds 02/18/25 Maria M. Lameiras
The study was designed to identify crops with medicinal properties and develop vertical farming production strategies that will increase the concentration of anti-cancer compounds produced by the plants.
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Athens, Georgia 30602
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Agribusiness Agricultural Communication Agricultural Education Agricultural and Applied Economics Agriscience and Environmental Systems Animal Biosciences Animal Health Animal and Dairy Science Applied Biotechnology Avian Biology Biological Science Entomology Environmental Economics and Management Environmental Resource Science Food Science Honors Interdisciplinary Studies Horticulture Hospitality and Food Industry Management Poultry Science Regenerative Bioscience Turfgrass Management Water and Soil Resources