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Douglas Bailey
Department Head
1111 Plant Sciences Building
Athens, GA 30602-7273
Phone: 706-542-2471
Fax: 706-542-0624
What is Horticulture?
Horticulture is the science and art of producing nutritious food for the body--fruit, nut, vegetable, herbs, and medicinal crops--and beautiful food for the soul--flowers, trees, and other ornamental plants.
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Our Mission
The mission of the Horticulture Department is to develop and disseminate new knowledge through student education leading to the improvement and facilitation of cost-effective and profitable production, postharvest handling, and utilization of horticultural commodities and services in a concerted effort to conserve natural resources while protecting and enhancing the environment.