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Jul 1
Organic Growers Farmer Field Day
Covington, GA - (183.0 miles)
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)
Jul 6
Meet Me In The Garden
Brunswick, GA - (44.0 miles)
Please join the Glynn County Master Gardener Volunteers at the Madge Merritt 4-H Teaching Garden! On the first Saturday of each month, they will host a brief educational presentation, tours of the research plots, and field any questions that you may have about your own lawn and garden! Bring along pictures to help them see the issues you are facing. If you have any questions, you may reach out to 912-554-7577 or glynnmgev@uga.edu
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