In the lab and in the field, CAES faculty and staff are advancing agricultural and environmental sciences across Georgia and beyond. Our students in Athens, Griffin and Tifton learn firsthand from researchers who are pioneering new methods, making discoveries and using cutting-edge technology to ensure the future of agriculture and the environment for generations to come.
#2 Best Agricultural and Horticulture Plant Breeding College - universities.com Department of Horticulture
15 countries with study abroad programs Study Abroad Programs #3 for Agricultural Sciences in the U.S. - Niche.com#8 Entomology Program in the World - Center for World University Rankings (2017) Department of Entomology
$830,000+ in scholarship funding provided by our College to CAES students last year CAES Scholarships
19,940+ alumni in the CAES family Alumni & Giving1,150 products have reached the market based on UGA research; over half are plant cultivars, vaccines and devices that support Georgia agriculture Research
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The Boerma Plant Breeding for Excellence Lecture Series and Graduate Student Award for Excellence are named for Dr. H. Roger Boerma, emeritus distinguished research professor and executive director of Georgia Seed Development. Dr. Boerma has made significant contributions to plant breeding through the development of new cultivars of soybean and has been a leader in developing organizations that ensure the training of future generations of plant breeders. The CAES Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics with the support of the Roger and Cindy Boerma Endowment, will host the 3rd annual event at 3:30PM on September 13th, 2024 at the National Environmentally Sound Production Agriculture Laboratory (NESPAL) in Tifton. This lecture will feature Dr. Philipp Simon, vegetable breeder and geneticist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and USDA-VCRU Research Leader.
3:30PM - 5:00PM Boerma Plant Breeding for Excellence Lecture Series NESPAL Seminar Room 126, TiftonIntros and Appetizers is a low pressure, high energy student and alumni/industry partner networking opportunity. Faculty and staff are welcome.
5:30PM - 7:30PM CAES Fall 2024 Intros and Appetizers Studio 225, Athens, GAJoin us for Ag Dawg After Hours: Ellijay! This will be a fun event at the beautiful Cartecay Vineyards (Ag Dawg alumni) on Friday, October 25. Enjoy fellow Ag Dawg alumni and friends over wine and refreshments.