UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Our goal is to assist and educate local farmers, businesses, homeowners, gardeners and Master Gardener Extension Volunteers with information about plant identification, plant diseases, insect identification, pest control, soil and water testing. 

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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 25 Backyard Gardening - Vegetables Interested in growing your own vegetables? Join us for this program! This will be best suited for beginner growers who want to dip their toe in the vegetable world. We will learn about different growing techniques, maintenance, and what to look out for. We will have a few different vegetable starts available for you to take home and grow yourself, as well as growing instructions/options specific to each vegetable. The program will be held on April 25, 2024, from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM at the Rockdale County Extension Office located at 1127 West Ave SW, Conyers, GA 30012. We hope to see you there!
    • Conyers, GA
  • May 3 Rite Bite Diabetes Cooking Class - Carbs and Fiber Are you a senior or older adult looking to take charge of your health and well-being? Join us for our Rite Bite Cooking School, where you’ll discover a wealth of nutritious and delicious recipes tailored to help you manage or prevent diabetes. Learn practical cooking techniques and dietary strategies to support your journey toward optimal health. Full meal included. If you are on a fixed income and need assistance with the registration fee, please contact the office at 770-278-7373. May 3: Carbs and Fiber May 17: Hypertension May 31: Sweeteners
    • Conyers, GA
  • May 8 Lunch & Learn - Snakes of Georgia Snakes... chances are we have all seen them in our yards at some point. Come learn about these critters, which ones are found in Georgia, and what may be considered a good snake instead of a bad snake. For a provided lunch, a $10 registration is required by May 1, 2024. Please contact us to register! If you are bringing your own lunch, attendance is free.
    • Conyers, GA
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Extension Publications

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.