From instruction to research to Extension, the University of Georgia is a leader in agricultural innovation across the United States and around the world. As Georgia’s oldest and largest industry, agriculture represents hundreds of thousands of jobs and nearly ten million acres of active farming operations across the state. With its humid subtropical climate, diverse soil types, and ample rainfall, Georgia provides an ideal environment for growing virtually any crop or animal—making it a prime location for globally applied agricultural research and innovation.
Our mission
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ (CAES) Office of International Program’s mission is to support faculty, staff and students in identifying, developing and coordinating international opportunities across our land-grant missions while elevating international dimensions of strategic CAES initiatives.
Office of International Programs leadership
Todd Applegate
Assistant Dean for International Programs
Department Head and R. Harold and Patsy Harrison Chair in Poultry Science
Vicki McMaken
Coordinator of International Programs
Karina Soranz
Administrative Manager
Office of International Programs advisory council
Sammy Aggrey
Distinguished Research Professor, Department of Poultry Science
Soraya Bertioli
Senior Research Scientist,
Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics
Abigail Borron
Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Extension and Communication
Kristi Carpenter
Extension Program and Staff Development Specialist, UGA Extension
Francisco Diez-Gonzalez
Director and Professor, Center for Food Safety
Susana Ferreira
Professor, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics
Caroline Hinton
Director of Experiential Learning, Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs
Robert Kemerait
Professor, Department of Plant Pathology
Cassie Ann Kiggen
Chief Communications Officer, Office of Marketing and Communications
Leo Lombardini
Professor and Department Head, Department of Horticulture
Daniela Lourenco
Associate Professor, Department of Animal and Dairy Science
Kevin Mis Solval
Associate Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology
Andrea Scarrow
Southwest District Director, UGA Extension
Ashfaq Sial
Professor, Department of Entomology
George Vellidis
Professor and Director, Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture
