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UGA Extension Banks County links the resources of the University of Georgia and Banks County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to the citizens of Banks County. UGA Extension Banks County helps the citizens of Banks County by addressing the following initiatives:
- Family and Economic Well-Being
- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
- Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
- Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Revitalizing Rural America
- Water Quality
- Youth Leadership
- 4-H Youth Development Program
- Service Learning/Citizenship
If you'd like to learn about building a safer environment for your children or protecting the environment we all share, avoiding chronic diseases like diabetes with healthy food or training food handlers in your cafeteria, the University of Georgia Extension program is the place to start.
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Learning for Life is the goal of the department which, in turn, helps citizens make informed decisions with research based non-biased information. Just call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 (275-8421) from anywhere in Georgia. You'll be automatically connected to the UGA Extension office in that county.
UGA Extension Banks County
413 Evans Street
P.O. Box 157
Homer, GA 30547
Phone: (706) 677-6230
Fax: (706) 677-6233
Email: uge1011@uga.edu
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Upcoming Events in Banks County and Beyond
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Feb 9 Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2 Farming is a business. The Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training course, Part 2 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers achieve profitability and business sustainability. The 8-week Forsyth County Extension course includes two new sessions: Cut Flower Production and Controlled Environment Agriculture. Other sessions cover: Soil Health and Fertility, Fertilizers and Amendments, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, Pest Management, Seasonality and Crop Selection, Vegetable Propagation, Considerations for Small Fruit Production, Small Farm Safety, Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety, Crop Plans, and Marketing. Classes are held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. A tour of local farms will be scheduled for one Saturday during the course (TBD). Your $75 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and light snacks.
- Cumming, GA - (42.0 Miles)
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Feb 10 Webinar: Insect Identification for Farmers Correct insect identification is the foundation of effective pest management. This webinar, taught by Fulton County Extension ANR agent, Gabrielle LaTora, helps farmers build confidence in recognizing common insect pests and beneficials found in agricultural systems, and explains why accurate identification matters before taking any management action. Participants will learn key insect characteristics used for identification, resources to make insect ID easier, and how misidentification can lead to unnecessary or ineffective treatments. The session emphasizes practical skills, giving growers tools they can use in the field to make smarter, more sustainable pest management decisions.
- Virtual Event
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Feb 12 Homesteading 101 Ready to jump into homesteading? Join us at UGA Greene County Extension for Homesteading 101, a hands-on learning experience led by UGA Extension specialists, Monte Stephens and Allison Bailey. Learn garden planning/harvesting your home-grown vegetables/herbs. Gather resources for backyard flocks, bee pollination and foraging. Discover methods for safely preserving and storing food. Harness your love for baking, canning, and creating cottage foods made in your own kitchen.
- Greensboro, GA - (58.0 Miles)
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Feb 14 - Feb 15 NE/NW District Cloverleaf Project Achievement Georgia 4-H Project Achievement
- Eatonton, GA - (72.0 Miles)
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Feb 16 Understanding Soil Have you ever wondered what makes a soil good soil or bad soil? What should a good soil be doing and how does it do it? How do you make your soil better? These are some of the topics we will be discussing at our first Green Thumb Lecture of the year. Please join us as we learn together about how soil works.
- Bogart, GA - (31.0 Miles)
