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Wilkes County
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Upcoming Events

Aug 20 Mane Event Lincolnton, GA - (17.0 miles) The Mane Event | Lincoln & Wilkes County UGA Extension Equine Open House Connect with local horse owners, trusted equine professionals, and UGA Cooperative Extension for an evening of interactive learning and networking! What to Expect ?? Live horse demonstrations ?? Interactive educational stations ?? Seasonal horse management tips ?? Explore UGA Extension resources
Sep 1 Setting Up Land for Livestock Lincolnton, GA - (17.0 miles) Thinking about bringing livestock to your property? Whether you're planning for horses, cattle, goats, or sheep, setting up your land correctly from the beginning can save time, money, and headaches down the road. This two-part workshop will walk you through the essentials of developing a functional, safe livestock property. Session 1: From Woods to Pasture Topics include land clearing considerations, soil testing and pasture establishment, selecting forage species, pasture layout, fencing options, gates, and planning for efficient grazing management. Session 2: Building a Functional Facility This session covers shelter options, handling facilities, water systems, feeders, manure management, equipment storage, biosecurity, and planning for future expansion.
Sep 3 Eastanollee Cannery Workshop - Vegetable Soup - 10am-12:30pm Eastanollee, GA - (60.0 miles) Learn the basics of canning safely and get hands-on experience using the Eastanollee Cannery. Each date has 2 identical sessions: 10am-12:30pm and 4pm-6:30pm. Choose the session that works best for your schedule. Registration is REQUIRED and can be done online or by calling 706-677-6230. In this class we'll can VEGETABLE SOUP.
Extension News
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    In His Element As The Cliffs at Keowee Falls’ superintendent and senior agronomist, Jim Evans is responsible for all the outdoor spaces at the community, including its 160-acre, 18-hole course full of rugged boulders and waterfalls. By Anna Bentley | Published: 8/13/2025
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