Tobacco

University of Georgia

Tobacco has a 2016 GA Farm Gate value of $51 million, accounting for 13,885 acres in Georgia.

The UGA Tobacco Team works closely with county Extension agents, researchers, commodity and agribusiness groups to provide sound, research-based recommendations to assist Georgia farmers in producing high quality, flue-cured tobacco.

Top 10 Tobacco Counties in GA (by value)

Coffee
Berrien
Pierce
Appling
Tattnall
Candler
Colquitt
Lanier
Wayne
Cook

View the tobacco section of the 2016 Farm Gate Value Report

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Welcome back party for faculty, staff, and students sponsored by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association.

5:30PM - 7:30PM UGA-Tifton Ag Dawg Kickoff Black Shank Pavilion, Tifton, GA

The J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center will host the Northeast Georgia Cotton and Soybean Field Day on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019.

8:30AM - 1:00PM Northeast Georgia Cotton and Soybean Field Day J. Phil Campbell Sr. Research and Education Center, Watkinsville, GA

The Great Georgia Pollinator Census is a historical initiative where Georgians will record the numbers and types of pollinators that populate our state during late summer. You do not have to be an entomologist to be part of this important project! The census was designed for individuals, families, garden clubs, school groups, friends – ALL Georgians to participate.

08/23 8:00AM - 08/24 11:59PM The Great Georgia Pollinator Census Statewide, GA

There is no better way to welcome our new incoming freshmen and transfer students than food and fellowship. Come down to Rhodes Center for ADS in auditorium 101 to meet your fellow faculty and staff in the department. The event will be held at Rhode Center for ADS at 6:30 PM on August 27, 2019. You will have the opportunity to mingle with fellow students and even our Department Head! What's better than a free meal and making connections??

6:30PM - 8:00PM Animal and Dairy Science New Student Cookout Rhodes Center for Animal and Dairy Science, auditorium 101, Athens, GA

An exciting way to kick off the new school year, the CAES Alumni Association annually hosts Ag Dawg Kickoff to welcome students, faculty, and staff to a new semester. The kickoff provides, food, entertainment, and student club exhibits. The event gives students, faculty, and staff a chance to interact as well as discover ways to get involved with activities at CAES.

6:00PM - 8:00PM Ag Dawg Kickoff UGA Livestock Instructional Arena, Athens, GA