People and Partners
Partnership opportunities at UGA Grand Farm
UGA Grand Farm is expanding partnership opportunities in 2026 as we continue building a collaborative space for research, technology development and grower-focused innovation. Partners can engage through field trials, product validation, technology demonstrations, workforce development and educational activities. These collaborations create real value for the agricultural community by bringing new tools and ideas into Southeastern production systems. Organizations interested in being part of this work are invited to connect with us to explore opportunities that support their goals and the future of agriculture in Georgia.
Director of operations
Lenin Rodriguez
Director, UGA Grand Farm
Farm staff
Richard Barrett
Farm Manager
Judie J Dozier
Business Manager
2025 Industry partners
San Diego, California
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Okinawa, Japan
St. Paul, Minnesota
Perry, Georgia
Cheshire, England
Delaware/Lincoln, Nebraska (Origin: Brazil)
Ithica, Nebraska
Atlanta, Georgia
Rantoul, Illinois
Itasca, Illinois
Rupert, Idaho
About the UGA Grand Farm partners
UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
In the lab and in the field, UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty and staff are advancing agricultural and environmental sciences across Georgia and beyond. Our students in Athens, Griffin and Tifton learn firsthand from researchers who are pioneering new methods, making discoveries and using cutting-edge technology to ensure the future of agriculture and the environment for generations to come.
Grand Farm
Grand Farm was created to solve the biggest problems facing agriculture. Starting as the result of a challenge from the community, the Fargo-based initiative has transformed to be a global leader in ag tech innovation. Today, Grand Farm is a global network of growers, corporations, startups, educators, researchers, investors and government collaborating on cutting-edge autonomous and advanced agriculture technology innovations.