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Published on 05/13/21


GEORGIA GOVERNOR SIGNS 2022 BUDGET THAT FUNDS UGA POULTRY SCIENCE, HORTICULTURE
PROJECTS

By Maria M. Lameiras for CAES News

Gov. Brian Kemp signed the fiscal year 2022 budget for the state of Georgia on
Monday, May 10, securing $21.7 million for the construction of phase one of a
new Poultry Science Complex on the University of Georgia’s Athens campus.

The project will increase the size of the Department of Poultry Science’s
existing facilities in UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
(CAES) to 75,000 square feet, expanding instructional and lab space; providing
modern, student-centered facilities; and helping to attract and retain
world-class researchers.

“The new building will feature facilities and equipment to provide for advanced
research to keep Georgia at the forefront of forward-thinking, relevant poultry
research, advancing its UGA Cooperative Extension and outreach programs,” said
Todd Applegate, head of the Department of Poultry Science. “This will keep staff
on the cutting-edge to ensure that industry and government entities increasingly
seek them out to address research questions. It will also strategically provide
UGA with a competitive advantage in terms of attracting extramural funding to
lead innovation to solve grand challenges facing the poultry sector.”

State-of-the-art learning labs will bolster the traditional classroom experience
with production courses, demonstrations and relevant field-learning exercises
and contribute to the department’s expanding FFA, 4-H and other youth programs,
as well as assist with student recruitment efforts. 

“The demand for poultry continues to grow with each new generation and the
University of Georgia is committed to attracting the best and the brightest, and
developing them into future leaders,” Applegate added.

The Poultry Science Complex building campaign is a public-private partnership,
and the recent commitment from the Georgia legislature and Gov. Kemp marks their
second and largest phase of public support of the project, which has an
estimated total project budget of $54.1 million. Construction is scheduled to
begin in spring 2022 with completion in fall 2023.

Ranked the No. 1 poultry science program in the nation, the CAES Department of
Poultry Science has been a major contributor of research and university-trained
experts that have led to the exponential growth of the state’s industry for many
decades. The department and its faculty are well-known for their
industry-focused innovation.

The first phase of funding for the project came during the current fiscal year,
with $2.2 million allocated from the state for the design of the new Poultry
Science Complex. A final capital budget request of $3.2 million to equip the
building is slated to be included in the University System of Georgia’s fiscal
year 2023 capital budget request.

Private fundraising is underway for the project, said Mary Ann Parsons, senior
director of development for CAES.

“Private gifts are critical to complete funding for the Poultry Science Complex
and will enable us to grow the industry workforce, improve the learning
environment for our students and solve some of the greatest challenges we face
as a state, nation and global community into the future,” Parsons said. “I join
our college leadership and the building steering committee in celebrating the
industry leaders, alumni and friends who have given financial support to this
building in our initial efforts and welcome the interest of those who want to be
a part of this important advancement at UGA.”

To make a gift to the Poultry Science Building Fund, contact Parsons at (706)
542-3390 or visit the CAES giving page. 

The fiscal year 2022 budget, which was passed by the Georgia General Assembly on
March 31, also includes $5 million for the design, construction and equipment
for a new Multidisciplinary Greenhouse Complex on the UGA Athens campus. This
greenhouse project will help bridge the gap between laboratory and field
experiments, supporting research within CAES. 

“We are so thankful for the support of our governor and state legislature for
these critical projects. These funds will ensure that our facilities are capable
of producing high-quality results in both horticulture and poultry research,
along with providing increased opportunities for hands-on learning for our
students in labs and greenhouses,” said CAES Dean and Director Nick Place.
“Increasing our capacity for innovative research in agricultural and
environmental sciences allows CAES to continue serving these industries, our
state, and ultimately the world as we develop cutting-edge technologies and
practical solutions.”  

Maria M. Lameiras is a managing editor with the University of Georgia College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Authors:
Maria M. Lameiras

Experts/Sources:
Mary Ann Parsons
Todd Applegate
Nick Place
On May 10, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed the fiscal year 2022 state budget that
designated $26.1 million for capital projects at the UGA College of Agricultural
and Environmental Sciences.
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