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.
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- Georgia Bull Evaluation, Georgia H.E.R.D. Program, & Georgia Beef Challenge Coordinator: Grace Nyhuis
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Lawton Stewart
Professor and Extension Coordinator
Animal & Dairy Science
E.L. Rhodes Center for Animal and Dairy Science
425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602


Dylan Davis
Public Service Assistant
Animal & Dairy Science
E.L. Rhodes Center
425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602

William Secor
Assistant Professor & MAB Program Coordinator
Agricultural & Applied Economics
UGA Ag & Applied Economics
208A Conner Hall
Athens, GA 30602

Jason Duggin
Public Service Associate
Animal & Dairy Science
1282 SR 53 Spur, SW, Suite 200
Calhoun, GA 30701

Lisa Baxter
Associate Professor and State Forage Specialist
Crop & Soil Sciences
2360 RAINWATER ROAD
TIFTON, GA 31793

Marrissa Blackwell
Program Coordinator – Extension
Animal & Dairy Science
Stru Animal Dairy Sci –
425 River Road
Athens, GA 30602

Raymond Fitzpatrick
ANR Agent/CEC Franklin County and Entomology PhD Student
Northeast District
P.O. Box 307
Carnesville, GA 30521

Brandi McGonagill
County Extension Coordinator & Area Livestock Agent
Southwest District
2030 Kings Chapel road
Perry, GA 31069


Deron Rehberg
Area Livestock Agent/ County Extension Coordinator
Southwest District
442 Smith Avenue
Thomasville, GA 31799

Jennifer J. Tucker
Associate Professor
Animal & Dairy Science
Building 4603
2360 Rainwater Road
Tifton, GA 31793 0000


