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  • Multidrug-resistant Fungi
    Multidrug-resistant Fungi Named a critical public health threat by the World Health Organization, Aspergillus fumigatus is potentially deadly to people who are immunocompromised. By Leigh Hataway | Published: 6/26/2024
  • Firefly Outreach
    Firefly Outreach To showcase its dedication to conservation, Fannin County made a special proclamation to establish July 2 as Fannin County Firefly Day, coinciding with World Firefly Day and International Firefly Week. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 6/25/2024
  • Plant Power
    Plant Power With record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather escalating, the threats posed by climate change are intensifying — but the plants of tomorrow could help us meet the massive challenges of our warming planet. By Stacia Pelletier | Published: 6/24/2024
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Upcoming Events

  • Jun 27 - Jun 30 Georgia Junior Beef Futurity 4-H Livestock event
    • Perry, GA - (159.0 Miles)
  • Jul 1 Organic Growers Farmer Field Day Newton County Extension and Georgia Organics are co-hosting an Organic Growers Farmer Field Day (OGFFD) on Monday, July 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Oxford College Farm in Oxford, GA. The field day will include a farm tour led by Daniel Parson, followed by three educational sessions led by researchers and experts from UGA Entomology and UGA Extension geared towards transitioning and Certified Organic farmers. Educational Session 1: Effects of soil fertility on plant health and insects (UGA Entomology - Dr. William Snyder and Carly Sharp & UGA Extension - Gabrielle LaTora) Educational Session 2: Science of soil fertility and creating fertility management plans (Oxford College Farm - Daniel Parson) Educational Session 3: Organic pesticide management and application workshop (UGA Entomology – Dr. Alton Sparks)
    • Covington, GA - (225.0 Miles)
  • Jul 6 Meet Me In The Garden Please join the Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden! On the first Saturday of each month, they will host a brief educational presentation, tours of the research plots, and field any questions that you may have about your own lawn and garden! Bring along pictures to help them see the issues you are facing. If you have any questions, you may reach out to 912-554-7577 or glynnmgev@uga.edu Topics will be updated as they are assigned. May change throughout. Follow our Facebook event page to stay up-to-date
    • Brunswick, GA