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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.

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Extension Publications

  • Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
  • Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
  • Key to Diseases of Oaks in the Landscape (B 1286) This publication contains a guide to diseases of oak trees in the landscape.
  • Stinging and Biting Pests (C 782) This publication contains descriptions and images, as well as methods of control, for common stinging and biting pests found in Georgia, including: bees, wasps, hornets, fire ants, scorpions, caterpillars, spiders, chiggers and flies.
  • Landscape Plants for Georgia (B 625) This publication includes a list of good plants for Georgia organized into various sizes and groups. The design qualities of plants—their form, size, color and texture—are emphasized according to the principles and requirements of good landscape design and plant maintenance. Hardiness and disease and insect resistant qualities are also considered.
  • Growing Indoor Plants with Success (B 1318) Interior plants are an ideal way to create attractive and restful settings while enhancing our sense of well being. In addition, houseplants can be a satisfying hobby and can help purify the air in our homes. To be a successful indoor gardener, you need to understand how the interior environment affects plant growth and how cultivation differs from growing plants outdoors.
  • Millipedes and Centipedes (B 1088) Millipedes and centipedes do not carry diseases that affect people, animals or plants. Millipedes do occasionally damage seedlings by feeding on stems and leaves, and may enter homes in large numbers during periods of migration and become a considerable nuisance. They do not cause damage inside the home, although they may leave a stain if they are crushed. Centipedes, which have poison glands and can bite, pose an occasional threat to humans.
  • Cation Exchange Capacity and Base Saturation (C 1040) Cation exchange capacity (CEC) is a measure of the total negative charges within the soil that adsorb plant nutrient cations such as calcium (Ca2+), magnesium (Mg2+) and potassium (K+). As such, the CEC is a property of a soil that describes its capacity to supply nutrient cations to the soil solution for plant uptake.
  • Weed Control in Home Lawns (B 978) Weeds can be major pests of home lawns. Due to differences in color, leaf size, shape and growth habit, weeds detract from the natural beauty of desirable turfgrasses. Additionally, weeds compete with turfgrasses for sunlight, soil moisture, nutrients and space. Many weeds can quickly become the dominant species in a lawn. This publication contains comprehensive information about weed control in home lawns.
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Upcoming Events

  • Mar 14 Equine Short Course UGA Extension Agents Derrick Jones (Jasper), Lucy Ray (Morgan), Heidi Cashwell (Butts), and Pam Sapp (Jefferson) will be hosting an Equine Short Course at Guy Jones Legacy Farms (1103 Guy Jones Road in Newborn). This short course will take place on Friday, March 14 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM with lunch provided. This is an outdoor event that will take place rain or shine, and we ask that participants please bring a lawn chair as seating is limited. Topics that will be discussed are: Nutrition, Farrier and Hoof Care, First Aid, Pasture Management, Weed Identification, and the Ga. Horse Protection Act. Attendees are eligible to receive 1 hour of pesticide credit. Please call (706)-468-6479 or email uge2159@uga.edu to register by Monday, March 10 in order to be counted for the provided lunch. A big thank you to Jasper County Farm Bureau, Town-N-County, Lowry's Feed & Farm Supply, and AgSouth Farm Credit for sponsoring this event!
    • Newborn, GA - (38.0 Miles)
  • Mar 14 Equine Short Course UGA Extension Agents Derrick Jones (Jasper), Lucy Ray (Morgan), Heidi Cashwell (Butts), and Pam Sapp (Jefferson) will be hosting an Equine Short Course at Guy Jones Legacy Farms (1103 Guy Jones Road in Newborn). This short course will take place on Friday, March 14 from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM with lunch provided. This is an outdoor event that will take place rain or shine, and we ask that participants please bring a lawn chair as seating is limited. Topics that will be discussed are: Nutrition, Farrier and Hoof Care, First Aid, Pasture Management, Weed Identification, and the Ga. Horse Protection Act. Attendees are eligible to receive 1 hour of pesticide credit. Please call (706)-468-6479 or email uge2159@uga.edu to register by Monday, March 10 in order to be counted for the provided lunch. A big thank you to Jasper County Farm Bureau, Town-N-County, Lowry's Feed & Farm Supply, and AgSouth Farm Credit for sponsoring this event!
    • Newborn, GA - (38.0 Miles)
  • Mar 24 Journeyman Farmer Training-Small Ruminant Production Carroll and Paulding County Extension are hosting a Journeyman Farmer program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers.  The program requires two-step training and the ability to complete both online training modules and in-person class meetings. Step 1: Small Farm Business Planning (March 10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Step 2: Small Ruminant Production Online & In-Person Training (March 24, April 14, April 28, and May 12).  Participants must complete Step One before participating in Step Two. Step 3: Intern-Mentorship Opportunities The cost for the program is $80.00.  Registration will close on March 3, 2025.
    • Carrollton, GA
  • Mar 27 Hot Topic! Pesticides Course will contain: Updated Rules and Regulations, Safety, and Correct applicator application 1 hour of pesticide credit: Categories: 10, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 37 When: Thursday, March 27th 11:30 am-1 pm Where: Greene County Extension Office, 1180 C Weldon Smith Drive, Suite 110, Greensboro, GA Cost $15.00--lunch included Please contact Greene County Extension Office, 706-453-2083, No Later than Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 at 4 p.m. to reserve a seat
    • Greensboro, GA - (33.0 Miles)
  • Apr 4 Advanced Fruit Growing: Grafting Apple and Pears In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with a choice of 4 semi-dwarf apple or pear rootstock which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous apple, pear and asian pear scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use.
    • Canton, GA - (103.0 Miles)
  • Apr 5 Advanced Fruit Growing: Grafting Apple and Pears In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with a choice of 4 semi-dwarf apple or pear rootstock which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous apple, pear and asian pear scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use.
    • Canton, GA - (103.0 Miles)
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