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Description

Ready to jump into homesteading? Join us at UGA Greene County Extension for Homesteading 101, a hands-on learning experience led by UGA Extension specialists, Monte Stephens and Allison Bailey. Learn garden planning/harvesting your home-grown vegetables/herbs. Gather resources for backyard flocks, bee pollination and foraging. Discover methods for safely preserving and storing food. Harness your love for baking, canning, and creating cottage foods made in your own kitchen.

Participation Details

$25 registration fee covers lunch and classes for both days. Call 706-453-4083 to reserve your spot. Let’s grow, preserve, and create together.

Accessibility and Accommodation

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, reach out using the contact information provided on this page, at least three weeks prior to the program date.

Dates and times

Feb 12, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Feb 17, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location

1180 C Weldon Smith Drive
Suite 110
Greensboro, GA 30642
Greene County Extension Office
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Contact Information

Melissa Fowler
706-453-2083
melissa.fowler@uga.edu

Additional Documents

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