Agriculture & Natural Resources
Prices for General Soil and Water Testing:
- Basic Soil Test: $9.00 per bag, shipping included.
- Soil Testing in Georgia (brochure)
- Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots (brochure)
- Basic Water Test: $24, shipping included (mineral content, pH, hardness).
- Bacteria in Well Water: $49 per test, includes over-night shipping. Samples accepted only M-T-W. Requires a special kit available at the office.
- Home Loan Closing Water Test: Bacteria, Lead, Nitrite, & Nitrate. Samples accepted only on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday! For 5 to 7 business days - $100.00 or for 2 to 3 business days - $158.00, over-night shipping is included. Requires a special kit available at the office.
Local Interest Publications:
- Vegetable Gardening in Georgia (C 963
- Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943)
- Georgia Home Grown Tomatoes (B 1271)
- Home Garden Blueberries (C 946)
- Ten Steps to a Healthier Home Lawn (C 1009)
- Weed Control in Home Lawns (B 978)
- Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots (C 896)
- Pruning Ornamental Plants in the Landscape (B 961)
- Honey Bees & Beekeeping
- Fences for the Farm (C 774)
- Sport Fish Management in Ponds (B 732)
- https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C969&title=Management%20Guide%20for%20the%20Backyard%20Flock
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Upcoming Events
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Jun 3 IPM Workshop at Patchwork City Farms Join UGA Extension Fulton County for a hands-on IPM workshop hosted at a small-scale farm, designed specifically for urban and community vegetable growers. This interactive training will focus on sustainable, practical pest management strategies that protect crops, people, and the environment while supporting farm viability. Participants will work alongside UGA Extension agents, specialists, and an experienced farmer to build pest identification and management skills. Sessions will include insect identification, plant disease diagnosis and holistic management, and proper calibration and use of backpack sprayers. Emphasis will be placed on accurate pest identification, informed decision-making, and effective application techniques. Attendees will gain hands-on practice in the field, leaving with tools and confidence to implement IPM practices on their own farms and gardens. Ideal for urban growers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in sustainable vegetable production.
- Atlanta, GA - (84.0 Miles)
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Jun 5 Credits and Coffee: Understanding Pollinators Grab a cup of coffee, a biscuit, and earn some pesticide credits. 1 CEU in Categories: 10 (Private), 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 31 Presentation: Understanding Pollinators
- Meansville, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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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 - (55.0 Miles)
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Jun 10 GA/FL Irrigation Expo 2026 The University of Georgia and the University of Florida Extension Services are partnering with local RC&D councils and Soil & Water Conservation Districts to host a new agricultural expo focused on irrigation. Experience live demonstrations, including blue-dye tests, pivot uniformity, and micro-irrigation for freeze protection! Over 25 irrigation exhibitors will also be on-site, showcasing a wide range of irrigation products and knowledge.
- Lyons, GA - (83.0 Miles)
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Jun 10 Homesteading Skills: Irrigation Join Pike County Extension in 2026 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm (with the exception of holidays). Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu or Pike.Extension@uga.edu to receive the Zoom Link. You can also catch the recordings on our YouTube Channel!
- Virtual Event
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Jun 11 Green Thumb Lecture-Keeping Goats:101 Keeping goats can be fun and rewarding! With big personalities and the contributions they can make to a small farm, goats can provide lots of entertainment. If you have considered keeping goats but need a bit more information before making the commitment, join us for Keeping Goats:101. Gareth Crosby will talk about what a new goat owner will need to know before adding a goat to their property.
- Bogart, GA - (61.0 Miles)











