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Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.
- Carrollton, GA - (46.0 Miles)
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Jan 30 ServSafe Manager Certification Training & Exam- Morgan County Extension UGA Morgan County Extension is offering a one-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on January 30, 2026. Course details: • Registration deadline: January 15, 2026 • Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes: • Full day of instruction and exam review • ServSafe® Manager course book and study materials • Certification exam • Light snacks Topics include: • Food safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices For questions, contact Ani Powell, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at ariathni.powell@uga.edu or 706-342-2214. Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager certification.
- Madison, GA - (109.0 Miles)
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Jan 31 Small Farm Business Planning - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 1 Farming is a business. The Small Farm Business Planning course, Part 1 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers develop basic business skills specific to agricultural enterprises. Topics covered include Market Feasibility, Financial Feasibility, Financial Record-keeping, Legal Structures for Small Businesses, Business Compliance, developing and writing Business Plans and Financial Projections, Selling Your Product, Licensing and Regulations, Farm and Product Certifications, Risk Management, and Financial Resources. This course is delivered over two Saturdays from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Your $40 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and lunch for both days.
- Cumming, GA - (57.0 Miles)
What is UGA Extension?
A partnership of the University of Georgia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. UGA Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians.
UGA Extension Floyd County links the resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Floyd County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. UGA Extension Floyd County helps the citizens of Floyd County by addressing the following initiatives:
- Family and Economic Well-Being
- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
- Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
- Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Water Quality
- Youth Leadership
- 4-H Youth Development Program
- Service Learning / Citizenship
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