UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
CAES is one of the nation’s leading agricultural colleges, advancing world-class research, teaching and Extension programs that improve lives across Georgia and beyond.
No. 1
for new products brought to market based on university research, according to AUTM.
No. 1
for short-term study abroad, according to the Institute of International Education.
No. 5
public university for plant and animal science, according to U.S. News and World Report.
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental
Sciences
CAES is one of the nation’s leading agricultural colleges, advancing world-class research, teaching and Extension programs that improve lives across Georgia and beyond.
No. 1
for new products brought to market based on university research, according to AUTM.
No. 1
for short-term study abroad, according to the Institute of International Education.
No. 5
public university for plant and animal science, according to U.S. News and World Report.
“For the last 150 years, the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences has been a cornerstone of investment and opportunity, equipping the next generation of leaders and caring for our global ecosystems.”
Nick T. Place,
Dean and Director
Through world-class research, transformative teaching and one of the nation’s most extensive Extension networks, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) delivers solutions that strengthen agriculture, communities and economies across Georgia and beyond.
With its unique subtropical climate, rich farmland and ample rainfall, the state of Georgia provides an exceptional living laboratory for the cultivation of virtually any crop or animal, positioning the state as a leading hub for agricultural research and education with international impact.
As the academic engine driving Georgia agriculture — the state’s No. 1 industry — CAES is the unparalleled destination for:
- Cutting-edge research: CAES experts are engineering new plant cultivars, designing resilient and high-yielding crops, working towards treatments for currently incurable conditions, and much more.
- World-renowned instruction: CAES is educating the world’s next generation of industry leaders in state-of-the-art facilities and tight-knit classrooms offering personalized undergraduate and graduate support.
- Award-winning Extension and outreach: UGA Cooperative Extension serves each of Georgia’s 159 counties, translating agricultural research from the lab into the fields, farms and communities across the state.
- Innovation that solves real-world challenges: From pioneering agricultural technologies to advancing environmental solutions, CAES is a leader in innovation that addresses the world’s most complex challenges.
For more than a century, CAES has transformed scientific discovery into practical solutions that strengthen agriculture, protect natural resources and improve quality of life. Today, that mission continues through nationally recognized research, teaching and Extension programs that create impact far beyond campus.
RESEARCH ROCKSTARS
C. Robin Buell
Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics and 2026 SEC Professor of the Year
Steven Stice
D.W. Brooks Professor and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Animal Reproductive Physiology
TRAILBLAZING ALUMNI
Tori Moore
BSA — Animal Science, ‘08
Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tyler Harper
BSAE — Agricultural Engineering, ‘09
Georgia’s 17th Commissioner of Agriculture at the Georgia Department of Agriculture
Kristen Dunning
BSA — Agricultural Communications, ‘18
Entrepreneur and Agricultural Researcher at Gently Soap
UGA Cooperative Extension
What is UGA Extension?
A collaboration between CAES and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS), UGA Extension is the University of Georgia’s statewide outreach and education network, bringing the latest research and expertise to farms, families and communities across Georgia’s 159 counties.
UGA Cooperative Extension
What is UGA Extension?
A collaboration between CAES and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS), UGA Extension is the University of Georgia’s statewide outreach and education network, bringing the latest research and expertise to farms, families and communities across Georgia’s 159 counties.
“UGA Extension is revered nationwide for our breadth of coverage, excellent workforce training and partnership with schools and counties.”
Michael Toews,
Associate Dean for Extension
UGA’s land-grant mission is simple: Help all 10.8 million Georgians thrive. UGA Extension is a key to fulfilling that mission.
$91.4B
contributed to Georgia’s economy.
$365M
contributed in 2025 alone.
381K
jobs in Georgia agriculture created.
With agents in each of Georgia’s 159 counties, UGA Extension is ready to educate, inspire and improve life for all 10.8 million residents statewide. Delivering lifelong learning through research-based education, UGA Extension serves Georgia in three primary areas:
- Agricultural and Natural Resources (ANR): ANR Extension agents provide hands-on, personalized support to Georgia farmers to help them improve productivity, profitability and environmental stewardship.
- Georgia 4-H: 4-H agents across the state help ver 200,000 youth annually develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and character needed to become responsible, productive and engaged citizens.
- Family and Consumer Sciences: From food safety, financial management, family development and more, FACS agents help individuals, families, businesses and communities improve their health and quality of life.
Supporting UGA Extension
With support, we will continue to fuel Georgia’s economy, ensure jobs are plentiful and create a healthier state of Georgia. Supporting UGA Extension means supporting:
Georgia’s economy
In 2025 alone, UGA Extension contributed $365 million to the statewide economy.
Workforce development
Through internships and the agricultural sector, UGA Extension has created 381,291 jobs across the state.
Rural communities
UGA Extension provides rural communities with resources and support to help them grow stronger.
Youth development
Administered by UGA Extension, Georgia 4-H is the state’s premier youth development organization.
Georgia’s Small business ecosystem
UGA Extension provides Georgia’s small businesses with the resources they need to be successful.
Agents in Action
UGA Cotton Team
A team of Agriculture and Natural Resources Agents, Cotton Breeders, Precision Agriculture Specialists and more
Securing the future of Georgia cotton
Sonya James and Sam Price
Pulaski County 4-H Agent
Houston County 4-H Agent
Mentoring 4-H youth at the Georgia National Fair
Elmer Gray
UGA Extension Public Health Specialist and Research Professional
Researching the world’s only black fly colony
Georgeanne Cook
Washington County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent
Offering mindfulness and skills training to help the incarcerated reclaim their hope
More from UGA Extension
UGA Extension’s rapid response to the cotton jassid
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension mobilizes a statewide response to cotton jassid, helping Georgia growers to detect the invasive pest early, adjust thresholds and protect yields.
Researching the world’s only black fly colony
Operated by UGA Extension Public Health Specialist Elmer Gray, the UGA Black Fly Rearing and Bioassay Laboratory is a one-of-a-kind public health resource that has been maintained at UGA since 1999.
UGA Extension experts secure the future of Georgia cotton
Cotton is Georgia’s top row crop. UGA Extension agents and researchers at the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are helping farmers meet the challenge of producing sustainable cotton.