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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Status Update
UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
Take the 2020 Census
Due to COVID-19, the schedule for the census self-response has been extended to October 31. Complete it today by mail, telephone or online.
Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter
Due to the COVID-19 virus Barrow County Offices are closed to walkin customers untill further notice. If you have any Questions PLEASE call our office at 770.307.3029 or email us at uge1013@uga.edu and we will do everything we can to help you. We have a drop box to the right of our front door for any payments you would like to leave also.
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Precision Ag Specialist
Simerjeet "Simer" Virk is now an assistant professor and precision agriculture Extension specialist at UGA-Tifton.
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No insect apocalypse
Long-term ecological site study shows no net insect changes
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COVID-19 Cell Immunity
First study to show taste bud cell immunity from contact with virus particle.
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Apr 17 - Oct 1 Summer Fruits and Veggies to Grow from Seeds This short, on-demand webinar covers the basics to get you growing a summer food garden. - (32.0 Miles)
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Aug 17 "A Trip To The Feed Store: Deciphering Feed Tags" -- Horse Owners Virtual Seminar Series This FREE and VIRTUAL series is hosted by UGA Cooperative Extension and is appropriate for any level of horse enthusiast-- all are welcome! Monday nights in August at 7 PM via Zoom. Registration is required and limited to first 300 people at: http://tinyurl.com/UGAHorseOwnersSeries - (75.0 Miles)
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Aug 18 How To Sell My Beef To The Public UGA Extension and Georgia Department of Agriculture speakers will discuss regulations, licensing, and best practices for selling your farm-raised beef to the public. There will also be testimonials from Georgia beef producers. The webinar is free, but you must pre-register at https://cattlemensprogram08182020.eventbrite.com/ - (31.0 Miles)