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UGA Extension agents, in county offices across Georgia, provide a link between the University and the public.


Notice to All Producers: UPW Classroom Training Required for Engenia, Stryax, and Tavium Application in 2026. While other Dicamba products do not necessitate UPW training, forage/pasture applicators may still benefit from attending for pesticide credits. For detailed information, please visit Pesticide Safety Education.

Important Reminder: Growers/producers, all applicators must complete UPW training prior to applying these products in 2026. Additionally, applicators must hold a private or commercial pesticide applicator license to purchase and apply Engenia, Stryax, and Tavium. Access English/Spanish Private Pesticide Study Guides and Tests. 


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Private Pesticide Appicator License Information

You are required to obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator license if you would like to purchase a restricted-use pesticide (NOTE: you must meet the REQUIREMENT that you will be producing an agricultural, ornamental, or forestry commodity).  You must complete the Pesticide Safety Education Program, pass the exam, and present your certificate of completion along with proper identification to your local County Extension Office.  Your information will be submitted to the Georgia Department of Agriculture. You will receive your license within 3-4 weeks.  There is a fee of $25.00.

Commercial Pesticide Appicator License Information

If you are interested in a Commercial Pesticide Applicator license, visit our  Commercial Applicators webpage for more information.


USDA Declares Natural Disaster Areas in Wake of Wicked Winter Blasts

The freezes that affected Florida, Georgia, and Alabama have made farmers in the affected counties eligible for emergency loans to cover losses from those counties. Applications for the loans are due by November 4, 2026. Here is the Distaster Assistance Discovery Tool to help  you determine your program or loan options. 


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Composting Tips!

Every growing season brings a steady stream of organic debris including leaves, grass clippings, pruned materials, and spent plants. For farmers, landscapers, and gardeners, managing this material can be both time-consuming and costly. However, through composting, these materials can be transformed into a valuable soil amendment that improves soil health and supports plant growth. Composting is a natural process that recycles organic materials into a nutrient-rich soil amendment. By incorporating compost into production systems and landscapes, growers can reduce waste, improve soil structure, and support sustainability. Read Turning Waste into Wealth for more composting information.


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The Georgia Agriculture Tax Exemption (GATE) is an agricultural sales and use tax exemption certificate issued by the Department of Agriculture that identifies its user as a qualified farmer or agricultural producer. Click on the Logo at the top for more information.  


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Need to know what to plant and when? Here is a FREE Garden Calendar from UGA!


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Extension Publications

  • 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.
  • Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
  • Your Household Water Quality: Odors in Your Water (C 1016) Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a few general recommendations for treating some common causes of household water odors.
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The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, and is an Equal Opportunity Institution.