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Cloverleaf Summer Camp for 4th-6th grades will be at Rock Eagle 4-H Center on June 30-July 4. Call the office at 706-632-3061 to see if spots are available.
North Georgia Master Gardener Plant Sale will be May 11, 2025 at the
Fannin County School System Agriculture Facility.
All Proceeds fund community projects including Senior scholarships.
Listening SessionUnited States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the Iron Horse Farm at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences earlier this month for a listening session with Georgia’s agricultural leaders and the Georgia Department of Agriculture.By Emily Cabrera
| Published: 3/25/2025
Farm BillYou’ve probably heard of the U.S. Farm Bill, but do you know what it is? While it may seem like it only affects farmers, this complex legislation impacts everyone — whether you buy groceries, care about conservation or rely on nutrition programs.By Emily Cabrera
| Published: 3/20/2025
Regenerative Bioscience CenterThe Regenerative Bioscience Center began in 2004 with just a handful of faculty and a bold vision, and today, it has grown into a thriving community of 44 members across eight colleges at the University of Georgia.By Charlene Betourney
| Published: 3/19/2025
Apr 4Advanced Fruit Growing: Grafting Apple and PearsCanton, GA In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with a choice of 4 semi-dwarf apple or pear rootstock which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous apple, pear and asian pear scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November.
Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use.
Apr 5 - Apr 7Statewide Senior 4-H ConferenceEatonton, GA College and Share Fair, Motivational Speaker, Semi-Formal Dinner and Dance, and Evening Dance and Recreation for 9th - 12th Grades.
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