Activities
Atkinson County offers a variety of activities for members of all backgrounds. Competitive events such as District Project Achievement, Consumer Judging, Livestock Evaluation, educational mini-booths, and state wide conferences are a few of our most popular events. Please see our events list, or like us on Facebook to keep up with our current events.
Upcoming Events
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Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.
- Carrollton, GA - (206.0 Miles)
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Jan 29 2026 UGA Horse Owners Webinar Series: Back to Basics The UGA Horse Owner’s Webinar Series: Back to Basics is designed to help horse owners build a strong foundation in equine care and management. This educational series provides practical, up-to-date, research-based information to develop the knowledge and skills needed for responsible horse ownership. Topics will include: introduction to horse ownership, basic behavior and welfare, nutrition and feeding, health management, economics of ownership, and emergency preparedness. In contrast to prior years, 2026 will have one of two formats: two 45 minute presentations on the same night (1/8 and 1/29) or one 1.5 hour presentation (1/15 and 1/22) to accommodate depth of content and an abbreviated 4-week schedule.
- Virtual Event
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Jan 29 In the Garden: Botany on Tap! The Plant Science Behind Your Brew We’ll peel back the label in this webinar to explore how barley fields, hop trellises, and aromatic botanicals come together through plant biology to create your favorite beers. From the way essential oils develop in hop flowers to how grains are coaxed into releasing fermentable sugars, Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will teach you the hidden science that gives each brew its signature personality. Come raise a glass to the plants that make it all possible. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.
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