Csaba Juhász was born in Sajószentpéter. In 1986, he graduated from the University of Agricultural Sciences in Debrecen (DATE) with a degree in agricultural engineering. In 1990, he obtained a degree in agricultural water management engineering from DATE, and in 1997, he obtained a degree in engineering education from the University of Agricultural Sciences in Gödöllő (GATE). In 1991, he obtained a university doctorate, and in 1998, he obtained a PhD in agricultural sciences from DATE. In 2002, he habilitated at the University of Debrecen in the field of management and organizational sciences. Between 2010 and 2014, he served as director of the Kálmán Kerpely College at the University of Debrecen's Center for Agricultural and Management Sciences (DE AGTC). From 2012 to 2019, he was the deputy dean of education at the Faculty of Agriculture, Food Sciences and Environmental Management (DE MÉK) at the University of Debrecen. From 2016 to 2021, he was the director of the DE MÉK Drylands Coordination Research Center. In 2023, he was appointed university professor. In 2025, he was awarded honorary citizenship of his native village, Parasznya.