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Local Programs, News, and Events:
- Take The 40 Gallon Challenge: Pledge to Save Water Today!
- Cartersville Farmer's Market: Saturdays (8am - noon), May through September
- Euharlee Farmers Market: Tuesdays (2pm-6pm), May-September
- Adairsville Farmer's Market: Saturdays (8am-noon), June through August
- Upcoming Extension Programs Around Georgia
- ServSafe Certification Classes
- Lawn & Garden News Stories
- Growing & Mowing in Bartow County
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrtition Assistance Program) Education
Diagnostic Services
- Soil Testing
- Water Testing
- Forage Testing
- Weed Identification
- Insect Identification
- Nematode Assays
- Plant Diseases
- Radon Testing
- Turfgrass Disorders
- Tree Disorders
- Wildlife Identification
- Plant Identification
For more information on Bartow County agriculture programs and testing services, visit the Agriculture & Natural Resources page.
Upcoming Events
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Jul 17 ServSafe® University of Georgia Cooperative Extension/Gilmer County provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service professionals from the National Restaurant Association. Successful completion of the exam results in certification from NRAEF. This is a 1 day course.
- Ellijay, GA - (40.0 Miles)
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Jul 25 - Jul 26 4-H2O Camp (Pike and Spalding Counties) Join in on educational, water fun for two days with trained environmental educators! Students will play water games, take field trips, and learn about water and environmental concepts during this action-packed camp. Each day will begin at 9:00 am and end at 4:00 pm. This camp is intended for rising 5th through 8th grade students. Space is limited to 24 students, so register early.
- Meansville, GA - (87.0 Miles)
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Jul 25 Water Bath Canning Class - Pickled Green Beans Rockdale County Extension is holding six canning classes this year! These are hands-on workshops where you will learn the principles of safe food preservation and where to find tested recipes, as well as work in groups to complete all the steps to preserve the featured food. You'll get to taste the finished product and make a jar to take home! Your registration fee covers all class materials, light refreshments, and a jar of the finished product. Thursday evenings: Strawberry Jam: June 27 from 5:30-8pm Tomato Salsa: July 11 from 5:30-8pm Pickled Green Beans: July 25 from 5:30-8pm Friday mornings: Peach Jam: Friday, August 9 from 10:30am-1:00pm Veggie Soup and Freezer Jam: Friday, September 6 from 10:30am-1:30pm Apple Relish: Friday, September 13 from 10:30am-1:00pm Location: 1127 West Avenue SW Conyers, GA 30012
- Conyers, GA - (58.0 Miles)
Extension News
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40 Under 40 Honorees include a Georgia state senator, high-end textile designer and tech leaders.
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Prevent Spread of Dengue The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) has been shown to transmit dengue in some regions, so Georgia residents should take precautions to prevent infection.
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UGA Plant Center Fueled by $26.8 million in sponsored awards in fiscal year 2023, University of Georgia Plant Center researchers are making enormous impact in their fields, contributing research like cutting-edge technologies that enable researchers to reengineer poplar trees for alternatives to petroleum-based products.
