Event Roundup
ADS/RBC Research Symposium
The 9th annual ADS/RBC Student Research Symposium was held on April 18, 2024.
Nearly 70 undergraduate and graduate students, showcased their research and creative projects on various topics to over 20 attending faculty members and fellow students. Poster and Oral presentations and awards were given.
Great Southland Stampede Rodeo
March 14-16, 2024, UGA Block & Bridle Club hosted the 49th Annual Great Southland Stampede Rodeo. This is the largest student-run rodeo in the entire nation and was a huge success. Be sure to make your plans to attend this year during the 50th Anniversary!
Youth Programs
The Animal and Dairy Science Department is dedicated to showing young people the full potential of our undergraduate program. We offer youth programs throughout the year to help support his mission.
Animal Science in Action
Animal Science in Action is a two-day program designed for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in science and careers in animal science. Participants engage in a series of laboratory experiments and visit each of the college's main teaching farms for hands-on activities with beef and dairy cattle, horses, swine, and sheep. Current CAES animal and dairy science students help lead the program. This year's program was held on June 3-4, 2024 and was a great success.
UGA Beef Team - Youth Programs
Georgia Elite Stockman
July 15-17, 2024, we launched the Georgia Elite Stockman program thanks to the generous support of the Georgia Beef Commission, Certified Angus Beef, and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. This initiative provided 21 students, aged 14-21, with a three-day immersive “hoof-to-plate” experience in the beef cattle industry. Through unique hands-on activities, trainings, and seminars, we equipped the next generation of industry leaders with knowledge to advocate for the industry both on and off the farm.
Top Hand Stockmanship & Stewardship Contest Series
This spring, we hosted our third Top Hand Stockmanship and Stewardship contest series to educate and equip Georgia’s youth (8th-12th grade) with skills and knowledge for the beef industry. The UGA Beef Team and Georgia Cattlemen’s Association collaborated with cattle producers and UGA Research/Teaching herds across Georgia. We held four regional contests in April (Tifton, Athens, Carrollton, Summerville) and the state contest in May at Rocky Hill Ranch, with 45 students across 15 teams participating.
Back to School is BUSY!
We love welcoming our students back in the fall. Here is a small list of events that were available to students.
First Day Photos!
-Sponsored by the ADS Graduate Student Association, get a first-day photo for your social or to send to your mom!
-Kick off the school year by exploring all the clubs and organizations available inside CAES. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn about different groups, and find out how to get involved.
ADS Graduate Student Association’s Welcome Back BBQ at the Pit
-Head over to The Pit for a delicious BBQ hosted by the ADS Graduate Student Association. Enjoy some great food and mingle with fellow students and faculty.
ADS Welcome Back Burger Cookout at Rhodes Center
-Continue the fun at Rhodes with a burger cookout. This event is perfect for catching up with friends and making new ones while enjoying tasty burgers. Meet ADS faculty and staff, learn who to go to, and hear about more opportunities to get involved.
Annual AG Dawg Kick-Off at the Arena:
-An exciting way to kick off the new school year, the CAES Alumni hosts Ag Dawg Kickoff to welcome students, faculty, and staff at the start of every fall semester. Attendees are provided with food, musical entertainment, and student club exhibits. The event allows students, faculty, and staff to interact and discover ways to get involved with activities offered by CAES.
