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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.

  • location_on Carrollton, GA - (64.0 Miles)
• Feb 12 In the Garden: From Washout to Wow! Turning Erosion Around This webinar will change the way you see bare patches and muddy runoff—transforming them from headaches into opportunities. Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett blend the “why” of erosion science with the “how” of practical, eye-catching fixes. You’ll learn about the power of native plants, smart grading, and natural barriers to slow water, build healthy soil, and restore balance to your landscape. Whether you’re rescuing a backyard slope or revitalizing community green space, you’ll be inspired to turn erosion scars into living, resilient beauty. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.

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• Feb 16 - Feb 17 LifeSmarts State Championship https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/lifesmarts/

  • location_on Eatonton, GA - (123.0 Miles)
• Feb 16 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 - (48.0 Miles)
• Feb 17 ServSafe Manager Class - 2/17/2026 UGA Extension Laurens County will be teaching a 1-Day ServSafe Manager class on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 8 am to 5 pm.

  • location_on Dublin, GA - (181.0 Miles)