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Students: Athens Campus

Athens Clubs and Organizations

Ag Hill Council

The purpose of the Ag Hill Council is to unite South Campus and organizations maintained through its colleges. Ag Hill Council provides an opportunity for representatives from clubs to inform others of their clubs progress as well as manifest potential new members and attendance in their organization.

AgEcon-Graduate

The purpose of this organization is to organize social and academic events for the benefit of graduate students of the University of Georgia Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics. This includes, but is not limited to, making appropriate decisions, assignments, planning, organizing and other duties necessary to conduct the organization's business.

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AGHON (Honorary)

To honor students in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, and the College of Veterinary Medicine for displaying outstanding character, leadership and a passion for agriculture.

Agricultural & Environmental Economics

The Agricultural and Environmental Economics Club exists to encourage fellowship, communication and knowledge for its members within the field of agricultural and environmental economics. We accomplish this task by: - hosting speakers that present on current industry issues - holding bi-monthly meetings that promote friendship with fellow students - fostering communication with our department faculty.

Agricultural Communicators and Leaders of Tomorrow (ACLT)

Agricultural Communicators and Leaders of Tomorrow (ACLT) is a student organization housed in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication with the mission to serve students in CAES as a forum for networking with fellow students, faculty, alumni and industry professionals. Students interested in networking in the areas of communications, education, leadership, professional development, or agriculture are invited to participate. Events include: Fall ALEC Open House, Spring Networking BBQ, business meetings with guest speakers, service projects, and social events.

Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity

To make better men, and through them a broader and better agriculture, by surrounding our members with influences tending to encourage individual endeavor, resourcefulness and aggressive effort.

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Alpha Tau Alpha - Alpha Psi Chapter (Tifton)

The Tifton Campus branch of the UGA Alpha Psi chapter was established in February 2004 with the addition of Jason Peake to the Tifton Campus faculty. This branch of the UGA Alpha Psi Chapter has been established to be an honorary society at the University of Georgia and will be a silent partner in the UGA Collegiate FFA. To gain membership into the ATA Alpha Psi chapter, an undergraduate student must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA, and a graduate student must maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA. New Members are initiated at the annual Spring FFA Awards Banquet.

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Alpha Zeta (Honorary)

The purpose of the fraternity is to promote agriculture while encouraging and developing actual and potential leadership. Our objectives include to foster high standards of scholarship, character, leadership and a spirit of fellowship among all members; to strive for breadth of vision, unity of action and accomplishment of ideals; to render service to student and agriculture divisions at UGA; and to promote the profession of agriculture.

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Block and Bridle

The University of Georgia Block and Bridle Club is an organization dedicated to the study and promotion of the livestock industry. The club strives to bring together students, faculty and livestock producers in a spirit characterized by unity, cooperation and achievement through a variety of activities. The club hosts the only student-run PRCA rodeo in the nation.

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CAES Ambassadors (Honorary)

The CAES ambassador organization consists of 15-20 students enrolled in CAES who assist with recruitment and college-related activities to enhance the public and instructional image of the college, its students and its programs. CAES Ambassadors assist at college and university sponsored events and are available to speak on topics related to agriculture, the environment or student opportunities before groups, schools, clubs, assemblies, banquets or similar events.

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CAES Graduate Student Association

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Graduate Student Association is a representative and social-oriented organization comprised of graduate students from every department within CAES. Each year departmental professionals nominate two graduate students they believe exemplify successful and driven individuals to serve as representatives in the CAES Graduate Student Association. These students are given the opportunity to work with the administration, faculty and staff throughout CAES. Each representative serves as a vital link between the graduate school, CAES and their respective departments.

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CAES Tifton Campus Ambassadors

The CAES Ambassadors are 6-10 students enrolled in CAES Tifton Campus who assist with recruitment and campus-related activities to enhance the public and instructional image of the campus, its students and its programs.

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Cattlemen's Association at UGA

The UGA Cattlemen's Association is a local chapter of the Georgia Cattlemen's Association. The club works to promote the beef industry by educating its members and consumers about Georgia's beef industry. Among its various activities, the club tours farms, works cattle sales, and entertains guest speakers at meetings. The association sponsors a scholarship for new members who are active in the local association and beef industry. Members receive the monthly Georgia Cattlemen's magazine.

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Collegiate 4-H

To guide an initiative dedicated to giving back to the 4-H program, promoting 4-H volunteerism, and developing important life skills in its members as well as to better the advance of the 4-H movement in Georgia.

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Collegiate FFA

Collegiate FFA empowers values driven pre-professionals to lead and serve in education, industry, and communities. Collegiate FFA enhances the collegiate experience through service and engagement to create premier leaders, enable personal growth, and ensure career success. The development of these three key statements shows where this organization is going and what it plans to accomplish. Collegiate FFA looks to revolutionize the way collegiate organizations look at leadership and service. By staying connected through the new website and national events, Collegiate FFA will provide a more comprehensive program for its members. Collegiate FFA members are making an impact on their campuses and communities through their leadership and service. With this type of impact, Collegiate FFA will continue to develop to be the country's premier organization in leadership, professional growth, and service

Collegiate FFA (Tifton campus)

Collegiate FFA empowers values driven pre-professionals to lead and serve in education, industry, and communities. Collegiate FFA enhances the collegiate experience through service and engagement to create premier leaders, enable personal growth, and ensure career success. The development of these three key statements shows where this organization is going and what it plans to accomplish. Collegiate FFA looks to revolutionize the way collegiate organizations look at leadership and service. By staying connected through the new website and national events, Collegiate FFA will provide a more comprehensive program for its members. Collegiate FFA members are making an impact on their campuses and communities through their leadership and service. With this type of impact, Collegiate FFA will continue to develop to be the country's premier organization in leadership, professional growth, and service

Visit the Collegiate FFA (Tifton campus) website

Dairy Judging Team

The UGA Dairy Judging Team provides students with the opportunity to learn how to visually appraise dairy cattle and orally defend their reasons. The team travels to practice sessions and contests throughout Georgia and the U.S. culminating at the National Intercollegiate Contest in Madison, Wisconsin. Students see some of the finest dairy cattle of all breeds and make important contacts with industry leaders.

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Dairy Science Club

The purpose of the Dairy Science Club is to engage students with a sincere interest in agriculture and the dairy industry in community service and other projects that support the dairy industry. We strive to assist 4-H and FFA members in their pursuit of interest in the dairy industry as well as spread awareness of agriculture to students within the department, the college, and the university.

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Food Science

The Food Science Club is a UGA student organization and a student chapter of the national organization of the Institute of Food Technologists. It consists of both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at UGA. All students interested in Food Science are welcome to join. The club aims to foster a close relationship among the Food Science Department students, interested students, and the faculty at the University of Georgia, to encourage leadership, and to acquaint students with the scope of food science and technology.

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H.O. Lund Entomology Club

The H.O. Lund Entomology Club is a service- and social-oriented student organization composed primarily of graduate students in the Department of Entomology, but membership is also open to undergraduates and anyone else interested in the science of entomology, including faculty and staff. The Lund Club is dedicated to informing members of the latest advancements in the fields of entomology, providing a venue for professional and social interaction, and representing student members in departmental, collegiate and university councils and committees. However, the primary service provided by the Lund Club is educational outreach programs to local schools and UGA events in Athens-Clarke and the surrounding counties. In addition to their outreach efforts, members of the Lund Club are involved in selecting and organizing the H.O. Lund Seminar (in conjunction with Lund Week), the Brady Seminar and social functions.

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Horse Judging Team

The UGA Horse Judging Team teaches students the evaluation and communication skills which are important in the equine industry today. Students learn to evaluate form to function, way of going, various performance events and soundness. Judging team members travel to farms and horse shows where they interact with leading professionals in the horse industry. The team annually competes at the Quarter Horse Congress, the AQHA World Horse Show and the NRHA Futurity.

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Horsemen's Association

The UGA Horsemen's Association is dedicated to improving the opportunities available to the student horseman. Student interests range from dressage, hunter jumpers and three-day eventing to western pleasure, reining and cutting horses. The UGA Horsemen's Association provides students with opportunities to exchange ideas and further their knowledge. Meetings are held twice quarterly; time and place are posted around south campus.

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Horticulture Club

The UGA Horticulture Club is designed to stimulate student interest in horticulture by providing opportunities for practical career related experience, encourage a spirit of cooperation among horticulture students, provide horticulture students with opportunities for leadership within the UGA community and acquaint students with people and organizations in the professional horticulture community.

International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences (IAAS)

IAAS is a place where agricultural students from all over campus, our country and the world meet each other, experience new mentalities and cultures, travel and see new places and learn about all aspects of agriculture together with their future colleagues. The aims of IAAS are to promote the exchange of knowledge, information and ideas among students, and to improve the mutual understanding between countries and cultures.

Livestock Judging Team

The UGA Livestock Team participates in livestock judging events across the country. UGA's livestock judging program teaches students how to carefully analyze animals and measure them against a standard commonly accepted as being ideal.

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Meat Animal Evaluation Judging Team

The UGA Meat Animal Evaluation Judging Team enhances student education by providing hands-on experience in evaluation of breeding animals and market animals and their carcasses for determination of quality and value. The Meat Animal Evaluation Judging Team is a combination of the previous livestock and meat judging teams. Participation in Meat Animal Evaluation Judging Team will prepare students for real-world situations of evaluating meat animals for quality and value, and breeding animals for meat animal production systems.

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Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS)

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) is a national society of students and professionals from all racial, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. The mission of MANRRS is to promote academic and professional advancement by empowering minorities in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences.

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Pi Alpha Xi (Honorary)

Pi Alpha Xi is more than a society. The organization was originally established to unify students, educators, and professional horticulturists. The society promotes high scholarship, fellowship, professional leadership, and the enrichment of human life through plants.

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Poultry Science Club

The Poultry Science Club provides opportunities for students to gain knowledge and experience in the fields of poultry science and avian biology. The Poultry Science Club strives to contribute positively to the university and community by leading and participating in philanthropic activities. The Poultry Science Club also emphasizes professional development and fellowship among students, faculty, staff and industry.

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Pre-Vet Club

The UGA Pre-Vet Club is a student organization whose members are interested in veterinary medicine (and gaining admission into vet school). Our organization meets every other week. All UGA students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join. Our club activities aim to enhance knowledge and experience within the veterinary medicine field. Club activities include guest speakers, volunteer activities, philanthropic events and field trips. We also help students prepare for the application process into vet school. The Pre-Vet Club is a great way to meet and work with fellow pre-veterinary students.

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Sigma Alpha Sorority

Sigma Alpha is a professional agricultural sorority that promotes scholarship, leadership, service and fellowship among its members. Around September of fall semester, Sigma Alpha at UGA hosts a week-long rush recruitment period. During this time, we invite all women who are interested in joining our organization to take part.

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Soil and Water Conservation Society

Soil judging is an extracurricular activity sponsored by the Soil Science Society of America designed to further undergraduate students' understanding of soil morphology, classification, interpretations and landscape distribution.

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Student Government Association

The SGA shall be the organized voice for each student of the University of Georgia; shall protect students' rights; shall serve as a liaison between students, administrators, and organized governing bodies of the University; shall foster an environment of civic responsibility; and shall advocate on behalf of the students' academic, social, and cultural welfare.

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UGA Turf Club

The University of Georgia Turf Club was formed in 1997 from the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America Student Chapter Association. Our goal is to assist the learning process of our members through guest speakers, tours of different turf centers, national conventions, trade shows and more.

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