Agriculture & Natural Resources
Testing & Sampling Procedures
We provide testing for:
- Soil analysis
- Water quality
- Feed & forages
- Pesticides & hazardous waste
- Plant tissue analysis
- Radon Gas
Prices vary depending on the type of test needed. There is also a $2 postage charge on all samples submitted by our office. Please contact our office (706-453-2083) for more information.
Memberships & Classes
- Piedmont Area Poultry Association
Next quarterly meeting September 25, 2018
Educational programming for area poultry producers
- Greene County Livestock Association
Coordinates the Pro-Rodeo and Junior Rodeos at the Expo Center next to the Extension Office.
Contact: Charles Crumbley (706-338-9000)
Extension Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
Master Gardener Extension Volunteers
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON NOVEMBER 15, 2022
OUR PURPOSE
As an educational and service organization, our primary purposes are:
- Extending Master Gardeners’ knowledge of and interest in gardening and related activities.
- Sharing information with Georgians about horticultural practices and techniques in accordance with the research and recommendations of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service.
- Enhancing and supplementing the horticultural efforts of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service.
- Providing opportunities for members to meet and associate with others who have similar horticultural interests.
EDUCATION & SERVICE
We strive to promote knowledge, interest, appreciation, and enjoyment of gardening among members and the public through meetings, newsletters, grants, and activities. We also seek to provide the community with information about good gardening practices through news articles and other media, clinics, exhibits, and presentations to garden clubs, schools and other community groups.
Complete the form below to register for an Upcoming Event or call 706-453-2083.
Upcoming Events
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Apr 25 - Apr 26 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Join us Thursday and Friday, April 25 & 26 for a two-day course and exam. This certification lasts for 5 years. Register by Friday, April 12th to receive the course materials.
- Thomasville, GA - (198.0 Miles)
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Apr 26 2024 Georgia Master Naturalist Program The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is an adult environmental education course developed by UGA Extension and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources for people interested in exploring the habitats, ecosystems and the natural environments of our state. The Program is a combination of lectures and hands-on field studies taught by UGA faculty and field experts. Each year's program is unique and field trips and topics are subject to change. Previous Athens Area Master Naturalist programs included trips to Thompson Mill Arboretum in Braselton, GA and Rock and Shoals Granite Outcrop. Georgia Master Naturalist Program graduates are invited to the annual ANREP conference. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Master Naturalist course! The course will begin in April of 2024 and will be held on Fridays for nine consecutive weeks.
- Bogart, GA - (32.0 Miles)
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Apr 26 Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School emphasizing the importance of healthy food preparation in the control of diabetes will be offered by the Monroe County Office of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension. Right Bite will begin on April 26 (6AM -8PM) on Zoom. Classes will meet 8 times throughout 2024 (1/26, 2/23, 4/26, 5/31, 6/28, 7/26, 8/30, & 10/25). Registration will be on a class-to-class basis. We recommend you attend a minimum of 3 classes throughout the year. Classes will be led by Amanda Harner. Each session will feature a brief presentation on some aspect of nutrition management of diabetes along with the demonstration and sampling of lower calorie, controlled carbohydrate recipes. Recipes will be emailed before class so you can purchase groceries for class. *Separate registration for each class. *For more information call the Monroe County Extension Office at 478-994-7014.
- Virtual Event
Below are some of UGA Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.