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Upcoming Events
Jan 26 - Feb 28
Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes
Carrollton, GA - (235.0 miles)
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.
Feb 26 - Feb 28
Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section
Conyers, GA - (191.0 miles)
The program was developed in partnership with Georgia Organics and the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Topics include Soil health and fertility, soil amendments and fertilizers, cover crops, crop rotations, pest management, crop selection, crop propagation, equipment, post-harvest handling, food safety, and marketing.
Feb 28 - Mar 1
Horse Judging & Hippology Certified Coaches' Training
Perry, GA - (126.0 miles)
https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/horse-programs/