About CAES
Mission & Vision
Mission
The mission of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is to seek, verify and apply knowledge related to agriculture and the environment, and to disseminate this knowledge through student education and public outreach programs.
More specifically, our mission is:
- To provide baccalaureate and graduate education in agricultural and environmental sciences that promotes excellence in student achievement and prepares students to effectively contribute and excel in a changing world.
- To inquire into the nature of agriculture and the environment, through the discovery, interpretation and creative application of knowledge.
- To serve the public through timely education of producers, consumers and agribusiness using relevant, accurate and unbiased research-based information, and to improve the quality of life through youth development and life-long education.
Thus, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences promotes economic viability and global competitiveness of Georgia agriculture, fosters environmental stewardship and wise management of natural resources, and ensures the production and distribution of safe food, feed and fiber.
The importance of the college's mission can be measured through impact statements that highlight the valuable work of research, extension, and instruction components of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Vision
Our vision is expressed in the PDF document: Looking Farther: The Vision We Share.