Agriculture & Natural Resources
Welcome to Burke County!
From cotton, corn and peanuts to pines, locally grown vegetables and livestock, Burke County has an impressive amount of agriculture. Burke County has the largest acreage in farmland and is diverse in all areas of production. Production agriculture continues to fuel the economy of Burke County with an overall farm gate value of $150,991,173, ranking 15th in the state! Agriculture impacts the economy of the county to the tune of more than $2 million in total output and represents more than 1,469 jobs. Annually, farmers grow around 80,000 acres of row crops. Many areas of food and fiber production are represented in Burke County.
Silverleaf Whitefly Information
Managing Silverleaf Whiteflies in Cotton
Scouting Silverleaf Whiteflies in Cotton
Understanding Generic Base
Generic Base Conversion Options with Seed Cotton Program
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Apr 22 The Watershed and You: An Introduction to Georgia Adopt-A-Stream (Online) This free program is intended for educators, youth in fourth through twelfth grade, and anyone wanting to learn about Georgia Adopt-A-Stream. Georgia Adopt-A-Stream is Georgia’s volunteer water monitoring program. Volunteers can learn how to monitor water quality and help keep Georgia’s waters clean. This program teaches real world science and data collection methods, great for field investigations and research projects. Adopt-A-Stream trainer, Alexa Robinson, will discuss the importance of the watershed, why water quality matters, and how to get involved in Georgia Adopt-A-Stream. Be sure to register with Pike County Extension in order to receive the link to the Zoom room. - (134.0 Miles)
Testing Services
Soil |
Routine |
$6.00 |
Soil |
Organic Matter |
$10.00 |
Soil |
CAST (Calcium Soil Test - Peanut Pegging Zone) |
$5.00 |
Soil |
Potting Mix, Greenhouse, Nursery Media Test |
$40.00 |
Water |
Basic Water Test |
$23.00 |
Water |
GA Certification for Drinking Water Providers |
$133.00 |
Water |
Total Coliform/E. Coli |
$36.00 |
Water |
Home Loan Closings |
$88.00 |
Other Testing Services:
Feed & Forage Analyses
Animal Wastes Analyses
Plant Tissue
Biosolids, Sludge and Non-Animal Wastes
Nematodes
Soil sample bags and water sampling bottles are available at the Burke County Extension office.
Please contact the Extension office at (706) 554-2119 if you have questions on other testing services.
Georgia Private Pesticide Applicator Exam
How do I obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator License?
Step 1: Purchase course access for the interactive Private Applicator training program through the Georgia Professional Certifications storefront. The cost is $25.00.
Step 2: Complete the new Private Applicator Training Course on Georgia Professional Certifications website. Use the username and temporary password sent to you by Dr. Mickey Taylor. Follow instructions carefully.
- You must pass the final test of each module with a 70 or higher.
Step 3: Print Certificate of Completion once you have completed the course and take to your county Extension Office.
- Before you take the exam, please ensure that you have access to a working printer.
Step 4: Certify that you are engaged in production by completing the Private Pesticide Applicator License Application and complete the Verification of Lawful Presence.
Step 5: The Georgia Department of Ag Pesticides office will review your application and, when approved, send it to the Licensing Division, who will print and issue your license.
We will assist you in your application submission.
Below are some of UGA Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.
