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UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication
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What is ALEC?
ALEC promotes food, environmental and social sustainability through experiential education. We are committed to changing lives through Georgia's land-grant mission with a curriculum in leadership, education and communication theory and practice.
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Study Abroad
Study abroad with ALEC
ALEC offers two fantastic study abroad opportunities to our students. Learn more about the Food Insecurity Service-learning Project program in Scotland and the Culture-centered Communication program in Romania.
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Troutman Tracey D. CREAMERY CAES News
40 Under 40 winner Tracey Troutman uses core values to strengthen the future of agriculture
Informed by her upbringing as a small-town girl entrenched in a rich agricultural legacy spanning generations, Tracey Troutman understands the impact that a single experience can have on the lives of young agricultural leaders. Most importantly, she understands the rippling effect it can have on the landscape of American agriculture.
Sarah Cook, who earned her master’s degree in Agricultural Leadership in 2014, is serving as president of the CAES Alumni Association for the 2021-22 term. CAES News
Sarah Cook installed as president of the CAES Alumni Association
After earning her undergraduate degree in regional economic development, Sarah Cook joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Center of Innovation for Agribusiness on the University of Georgia Tifton campus. It was there that she fully grasped the importance of Georgia’s No. 1 industry.
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Upcoming Events

Would you like more details on how to engage through your college, department, and major? The College of Agricultural and Environmental Science (CAES) is holding an event to tell you how! Using CAES as an example, CAES Ambassadors will hold a student panel to tell you how they engage to become successful. FREE popcorn and drinks too! Email ugacaes@uga.edu to register. 
Oct 14
6:00PM - 7:00PM CAES First Year Odyssey Seminar Event Conner Hall, ATHENS, GA
Join us for this free family-friendly event with live music, food, games, & fellowship with UGA Dept. of Poultry Science faculty, staff, alumni, and industry friends! RSVPs to Jessica Fife (jfife@uga.edu) by 5pm on October 1st are greatly appreciated.
Oct 15
6:00PM - 9:00PM Dept. Poultry Science Alumni & Friends Tailgate Southern Brewing Company, Athens, GA
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (FRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Workshops are offered in multiple locations throughout the state; see each training’s contact for details.
Oct 18
8:30AM - 5:00PM ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam Madison County Shiloh Community Fire Department, Danielsville, GA
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