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The mission of Liberty County Agriculture & Natural Resources program is to teach people how to improve their use of plants, animals and the environment. We assist individuals in making critical decisions concerning their lives, their businesses, and their communities. We cultivate knowledge and identify emerging needs, provide unbiased, researched information; and facilitate partnerships to better serve the citizens of Liberty County.
Some of our most popular services include:
- Soil and Water Tests
- Private Pesticide License
- 4-H Summer Camps
- 4-H Specialty Clubs (after-school)
- Healthy Living Programs like Walk Georgia
Have questions or want to know more?
Wildfire Safety and Preparedness
https://community.fema.gov/hazard/wildfire-en_us/be-smart?lang=en_US
How to prepare for a tornado
https://community.fema.gov/hazard/tornado-en_us/be-smart?lang=en_US
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24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
UGA Extension Events:
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Jun 28 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 June 28 (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
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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 - (183.0 Miles)