Tori Moore | Field to Fabric | Wayne-Sanderson Farms Ribbon Cutting

CAES alumna Tori Moore (BSA - Animal Science, ’08) has gone from caring for livestock to serving as a “disease detective” at the CDC. As an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, she investigates outbreaks ranging from rabies and influenza to overdose deaths and firearm injuries.

“It became my personal mission to help as many people and animals as I possibly could,” she said. “I feel like my position in public health allows me to do that.” Read how Moore embodies the Bulldog spirit of service and resilience in her journey from veterinarian to public health leader.

Do you know where your T-shirt got its start? Check out this edition of the Cultivating Curiosity podcast where Camp Hand (PhD - CSS, '21), assistant professor in the CAES Department of Crop and Soil Sciences and key member of the UGA Cotton Team , dives into the intricacies of cotton agronomy, the importance of UGA's experiment stations and the collaborative nature of the cotton industry in Georgia. This issue also features Anthony Black (BSA - CS, ’98), who contributes to research efforts at UGA’s Southeast Research and Education Center, alongside many other alumni shaping Georgia’s cotton industry.

For a more in-depth look at the evolution of cotton in the south, check out the full Field to Fabric article below.

The Wayne-Sanderson Farms Student Lobby is officially open!

Named after the nation’s third-largest poultry producer for their investment into our poultry science program, this new lobby will give students a space to prepare for their future careers and make Georgia’s poultry industry even stronger, more resilient and more successful as these #AgDawgs take the reins as leaders.

This gift boosts Wayne-Sanderson Farms total support to $4.1 million for the UGA Poultry Science Building. We are grateful for their continued partnership and investment into the brand-new, state-of-the-art Poultry Science Building here at CAES.

As the end of the year approaches, we want to remind you of a unique opportunity to support CAES in a tax-savvy way. If you are 70 1/2 or older, you may be eligible to make a charitable gift directly from your IRA, called a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). For more information on making a Qualified Charitable Distribution through your IRA, please email Joey Lynn or call him at (706) 542-4811.

The University of Georgia Foundation’s Board of Trustees recently approved $19 million in matching funds for need and merit-based scholarships. Gifts of at least $50,000, payable up to five years, are eligible while funds last. If you are interested in maximizing your gift’s impact, email  Mary Ann Parsons or call her at (706) 542-3390.

Southeast Fruit and Veggie

Savannah, GA

January 8-9, 2026

The CAES Alumni team will be at the 2026 Southeast Fruit and Veggie Expo in Savannah, GA again this year. Be sure to say hello and grab some alumni swag. We will be at the registration area.

Georgia Ag Forecast

Tifton, GA

January 23, 2026

8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Join us in Tifton on Friday, January 23 as CAES economists provide an outlook of agricultural markets for the coming year and keynote speakers focus on important and trending topics. 

Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest Registration

Griffin, GA

January 23, 2026

The Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest has helped launch small, startup food companies while garnering recognition in new markets for established Georgia brands since 2007. Your product could be the next winner!

The first-round competition will take place in late February with the final-round taking place on March 27, 2026 in Athens, GA. Please email flavorofga@uga.edu with questions.

Spring Intros and Appetizers

Athens, GA

February 12, 2026

5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Intros and Appetizers is a low pressure, high energy student and alumni/industry professional networking event. This is a great opportunity for students to seek advice and mentorship from alumni and friends of CAES. Space is limited to 50 students and 25 alumni/industry partners. Refreshments will be provided. Dress is business casual.

GSSR Rodeo

Athens, GA

March 19-21, 2026

6:00 p.m. - Doors open

7:00 p.m. - Rodeo begins

The Great Southland Stampede Rodeo (GSSR) is operated entirely by UGA Block & Bridle members with a mission of providing a quality rodeo experience according to the National Cowboy Professional Rodeo Association guidelines, while developing skills that will allow them to advance both personally and professionally. This event is fun for the whole family.

70^th Annual UGA CAES Alumni Association Awards Celebration

Athens, GA

March 20, 2026

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Join us as we honor college alumni for their outstanding achievements as well as incoming Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees. 

Flavor of Georgia: Savor the State

Athens, GA

March 27, 2026

2:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Flavor of Georgia is a food product competition which culminates into a final round competition open to the general public on March 27 in Athens, GA. This is a great opportunity to sample and buy products from the Flavor of Georgia Finalists. Save-the-Date. Registration is coming soon.

 The University of Georgia Foundation is registered to solicit in every state and provides state specific registration information.

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