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UGA Extension Banks County links the resources of the University of Georgia and Banks County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to the citizens of Banks County. UGA Extension Banks County helps the citizens of Banks County by addressing the following initiatives:
- Family and Economic Well-Being
- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
- Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
- Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Revitalizing Rural America
- Water Quality
- Youth Leadership
- 4-H Youth Development Program
- Service Learning/Citizenship
If you'd like to learn about building a safer environment for your children or protecting the environment we all share, avoiding chronic diseases like diabetes with healthy food or training food handlers in your cafeteria, the University of Georgia Extension program is the place to start.
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Learning for Life is the goal of the department which, in turn, helps citizens make informed decisions with research based non-biased information. Just call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 (275-8421) from anywhere in Georgia. You'll be automatically connected to the UGA Extension office in that county.
UGA Extension Banks County
413 Evans Street
P.O. Box 157
Homer, GA 30547
Phone: (706) 677-6230
Fax: (706) 677-6233
Email: uge1011@uga.edu
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Upcoming Events in Banks County and Beyond
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Sep 9 - Sep 10 Forestry Field Day, Northwest District https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
- Conyers, GA - (54.0 Miles)
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Sep 10 Building Better Garden Soil with Cover Crops Healthy gardens start with healthy soil! Learn how cover crops, or plants grown specifically to improve the soil, can help reduce weeds, prevent erosion, add organic matter, and improve soil health. Whether you're maintaining a backyard vegetable garden or preparing for next season, this program will introduce practical, easy-to-use cover crop options and explain when and how to use them.
- Lincolnton, GA - (72.0 Miles)
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Sep 11 Landscape Design Lunch & Learn We will eat lunch together while learning about Landscape Design Principles, before having a hands-on landscape design workshop using a map of your property (if you'd like). This event is a great way to gather ideas before Fall, which is a perfect time to incorporate new plants in your landscape. We plan to cover principles of design, suggest some plants or combination of plants, and share deer-resistant tips. We'd love to hear any additional topics you'd like us to cover! Call us at 706-779-5501 or email sidney.trawick@uga.edu with any questions or suggested topics to cover.
- Eastanollee, GA - (14.0 Miles)
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Sep 11 Green Thumb Lecture-Native Grasses for Songbirds Did you know that planting native` grasses can bring music to your yard? Join us in September to learn about the native grasses in this area and their culture as well as the species of birds they benefit and attract.
- Bogart, GA - (31.0 Miles)
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Sep 14 ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam UGA Extension Habersham County provides a 1-day ServSafe® training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
- Clarkesville, GA - (24.0 Miles)
