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Upcoming Events
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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 - (211.0 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 - (177.0 Miles)
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Feb 4 Homesteading Skills: Making A Garden Plan Join Pike County Extension in 2026 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm (with the exception of holidays). Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu or Pike.Extension@uga.edu to receive the Zoom Link. You can also catch the recordings on our YouTube Channel!
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