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• Feb 27 North Georgia Vegetable Growers Seminar The meeting will be held Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Rabun County Schools AgriCenter from 10:00am to 1:00 pm. Lunch will be provided so please register in advance if you plan to attend. There is no cost to attend. The Georgia Department of Agriculture has approved this seminar for Applicator Recertification Training Credits as follows: One hour Private Applicator credit CAT 10 and three hours Commercial Applicator credit CAT 21, 24, 27, 31, 32, 35 and 41. This seminar is being sponsored by Rabun County Extension, UGA Extension Specialists and in collaboration with the Rabun County Schools Agriculture Education. If you have questions, or to register, please call 706-782-3113. Where: Rabun County Schools AgriCenter 2379 Old Hwy 441 S. Tiger, GA 30576 Lunch Provided To register contact: The Rabun County Extension Office 706-782-3113 Uge1241@uga.edu Pre-register by Friday, February 20, 2026

  • location_on Clayton, GA - (90.0 Miles)
• Mar 2 Garden Talk: Companion Planting - Loganville 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM Companion Planting Presented by Master Gardener Meghan Pasken Whether you’re planting vegetables, herbs, or flowers, companion planting is a simple and effective way to create a healthier, more productive garden this season. In this presentation, you will learn: • The benefits of companion planting • Which vegetables get along in the same bed • Maximizing beauty and bounty by incorporating flowers in your vegetable garden • Creating diverse ecosystems within your garden • Reducing pests by attracting beneficials • Improving soil health through careful plant selection • Maximizing garden space Kick off the spring with Master Gardener Meghan Pasken as she shares the secrets of companion planting!

  • location_on Loganville, GA - (30.0 Miles)
• Mar 2 Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2 Farming is a business. The Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training course, Part 2 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers achieve profitability and business sustainability. The 8-week Forsyth County Extension course includes two new sessions: Cut Flower Production and Controlled Environment Agriculture. Other sessions cover: Soil Health and Fertility, Fertilizers and Amendments, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, Pest Management, Seasonality and Crop Selection, Vegetable Propagation, Considerations for Small Fruit Production, Small Farm Safety, Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety, Crop Plans, and Marketing. Classes are held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. A tour of local farms will be scheduled for one Saturday during the course (TBD). Your $75 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and light snacks.

  • location_on Cumming, GA - (60.0 Miles)