Agriculture & Natural Resources
Prices for General Soil and Water Testing:
- Basic Soil Test: $9.00 per bag, shipping included.
- Soil Testing in Georgia
- Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots
- Basic Water Test(W1): $24, shipping included (mineral content, pH, hardness).
- Bacteria in Well Water(W35): $55.00 per test, includes over-night shipping. Samples only accepted Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday! Requires a special kit available at the office.
- Home Loan Closing Water Test(W33B): Bacteria, Lead, Nitrite, & Nitrate. Samples only accepted Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday ! For 5 to 7 business days - $106.00. For 2 to 3 business days - $180.00, over-night shipping 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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Aug 25 Clemson/UGA Equine Nutrition Series Join us to learn more about the aspects of equine nutrition! Are you wondering how you can improve your knowledge of equine nutrition? If so, make sure to join us for a 3-week equine nutrition program! Each date will be over a different topic related to nutrition. Speakers will include Clemson University Livestock and Forages Extension Agent, Katie Silver and University of Georgia Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Robyn Stewart. August 11 – Pastures & Grazing Management. Learn strategies to improve soil health, increase forage quality, and extend the grazing season. August 18 – Hay & Forage Alternatives. Learn how to evaluate hay quality and stretch your supply further. August 25 – Feeds & Supplements. Learn key concepts regarding feeds and supplements to help you choose what’s best for your horses’ health. Seating is limited to 20 people per class. If you choose to attend all three sessions, please pre-register for all three sessions.
- Aiken, GA - (94.0 Miles)
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Sep 1 Setting Up Land for Livestock 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.
- Lincolnton, GA - (67.0 Miles)
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Sep 2 Homesteading Skills: Livestock Guardians 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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Sep 3 Setting Up Land for Livestock 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.
- Lincolnton, GA - (67.0 Miles)
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Sep 4 Credits and Coffee: Keeping on Target 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: Keeping on Target
- Meansville, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Sep 9 Kokedama Workshop Explore the Japanese art of kokedama! Nicole Caldwell will guide you through the history and care of this beautiful botanical craft, and attendees will create their own kokedama to take home. Moss and plant included. $10 for in-person participation. Online participation is free.
- Virtual Event
- Lawrenceville, GA - (76.0 Miles)











