The UGA Beef Team is committed to strengthening Georgia’s beef industry through innovative research, hands-on education, and producer-focused outreach. Connect with the right expert by exploring our team directory for tailored support and guidance.
- Beef Cattle Reproduction: Pedro Fontes
- Beef Quality Assurance, Selection and Evaluation: Jason Duggin
- Beef Quality Assurance: Raymond Fitzpatrick, Hailey Partain, Savannah Tanner
- Beef & Forage Systems Management: Jennifer Tucker
- District Livestock Agent: Brandi McGonagill
- Flies, Ticks, and other External Parasites: Nancy Hinkle
- Forage Management: Lisa Baxter (Tifton), Justin C Burt (Athens)
- Youth Livestock Programs & Extension Programs: Marrissa Blackwell
- Georgia Bull Evaluation, Georgia H.E.R.D. Program, and Georgia Beef Challenge: Grace Nyhuis
- Livestock Economics: Will Secor
- Nutrition and General Management: Pedro Carvalho
- Youth Livestock Programs, Selection and Evaluation: Dylan Davis
Browse Beef Team Profiles
Jason Duggin
Public Service Associate
Animal & Dairy Science
Calhoun, GA 30701
Grace Nyhuis
Program Coordinator – Extension
Animal & Dairy Science
Tifton, GA 31793
Marrissa Blackwell
Program Coordinator – Extension
Animal & Dairy Science
425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602
Dylan Davis
Public Service Assistant
Animal & Dairy Science
425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602
Lisa Baxter
Associate Professor and State Forage Specialist
Crop & Soil Sciences
TIFTON, GA 31793
Justin C Burt
Assistant Professor and State Forage Specialist
Crop & Soil Sciences
Athens, GA 30602
William Secor
Associate Professor & MAB Program Coordinator
Agricultural & Applied Economics
208A Conner Hall
Athens, GA 30602
Jennifer J. Tucker
Professor
Animal & Dairy Science
2360 Rainwater Road
Tifton, GA 31793 0000
Brandi McGonagill
County Extension Coordinator & Area Livestock Agent
Southwest District
Perry, GA 31069
Raymond Fitzpatrick
ANR Agent/CEC Franklin County and Entomology PhD Student
Northeast District
Carnesville, GA 30521
