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  • Feb 9 Floral Photography Learn the essential tips, tricks, and techniques for stunning flower photos from a seasoned photographer. Find out how to use your phone or camera and lens, and accessories. Lighting and composition strategies will be addressed. The following topics will be addressed: • QUALITY AND DIRECTION OF THE LIGHT • COMPOSITION • KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE FLOWER • BACKGROUND • KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE GEAR YOU ARE USING • PROPER SETTINGS • PROPER EXPOSURE • YOUR POSITION • 3 + 1 PS (PATIENCE, PERSEVERANCE, PRACTICE + PASSION) • HAVING FUN PHOTOGRAHING FLOWERS • Master Gardener Phillip Prichard will present Flower Photography on February 9th at 4 pm. Phillip has been a photographer for 50+ years. He is life Member of the Georgia Nature Photographers, a UGA Master Naturalist, and a Birds Georgia Master Birder.
    • Dallas, GA - (14.0 Miles)
  • 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 - (38.0 Miles)
  • 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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