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 5 Homesteading Skills: Small Ruminants 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!
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Aug 11 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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Aug 12 Category 24 Ornamental and Turf Pesticide Applicator Exam Training UGA Extension Henry is offering a program to help prepare those who are planning to take the Georgia Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exam in Category 24 Ornamental and Turf to pass it. It will cover only the Ornamental and Turf Section and not the Core Manual (General Standards Section). There will be informative handouts and a couple of practice exams. The exam itself will not be offered after the class. It is offered at several technical colleges throughout the state. To register for the exam go to www.gapestexam.com. The program will be online via Zoom.
- McDonough, GA - (55.0 Miles)
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Aug 12 Green Thumb Lecture-Common Sense Gardening Please join us in welcoming Dr. Allan Armitage! His new book, Common Sense Gardening, released in January, will be the focus of the evening. Come spend a fun-filled evening with Dr. Armitage and enjoy the opportunity to ask your gardening questions in person. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is an event you won't want to miss!
- Bogart, GA - (61.0 Miles)
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Aug 18 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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Aug 20 Beneficial Bats Bats are amazing mammals that are essential to our ecosystem. In this online Zoom program, you will learn about the many benefits bats contribute to our environment, common species we have in Georgia, and the challenges they face. Our presenter will be Laura Ney, Athens Clarke County Extension Agent.
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