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UGA Extension Toombs County offers educational programs in the areas of horticulture and agriculture, food safety and nutrition, and leadership and citizenship for youth.

UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Toombs County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed up by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been on the job in Georgia since 1914.


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  • Jun 2 - Jun 7 State 4-H Horse Show https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/horse-programs/state-horse-show-and-educational-contest/
    • Perry, GA - (85.0 Miles)
  • Jun 4 GA Green Landscape Stewards: Native Plants and Low Maintenance Landscapes Learn how to create beautiful, resilient Georgia landscapes using native plants and smart, low?maintenance. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will explore plant choices that thrive in our climate, simple strategies to reduce yard work, and practical ways to support pollinators and wildlife at home. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
    • Virtual Event
  • Jun 5 Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small farm Business Planning Class The program is held in collaboration with the UGA Small Business Development Center and will cover topics such as balance and income statements, budgets, insurance, and financing. It will assist current small farmers and those who are planning to start a small farm to better understand the financial side of small scale agriculture. The program will be held at the Rockdale County Extension Office located at 1127 West Ave SW, Conyers, GA 30012.
    • McDonough, GA - (136.0 Miles)
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