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Burke County Ag Blog
Why are my ponds turning over?
If you begin to notice that your pond has multiple deceased fish floating to the surface this time of year, you could be experiencing pond turnover. This occurrence isn’t from chemical runoff or disease pathogens. As we have all experienced, Burke County has encountered multiple rainstorms throughout May and the beginning of June. With these […]
Home Lawn & Garden Maintenance Workshop
Contact the Burke County Extension Office with questions or to register.
Row Crop Disease/Nematode Update 04/30/2025
Disease Risks- “You can follow Peanut Rx through our UGA Peanut Team production guide, you can follow Peanut Rx online at peanutrx.org, and you can follow Peanut Rx on the back of prescription fungicide program cards from various companies to include Syngenta, BASF, Bayer, FMC, Nichino, Valent, CORTEVA, and others. Planting date is a key […]
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40 Under 40 Class of 2025 Honorees include alumni in industries from oncological medicine to space exploration.
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Global Agricultural Trade A third-year CAES student joined a U.S. agriculture delegation to China for a firsthand look at international trade, agribusiness and cultural exchange.
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Liang Dong On Aug. 1, the University of Georgia’s newest Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar will come on as associate director for research at the Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture.
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.
Production Agriculture
Statewide Variety Testing Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
UGA Weather Network Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Pesticide Safety Education Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
Sustainable Agriculture A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Ag Budgets and Economics Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Farmgate Value Report Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.
Home & Garden
Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
Georgia Green Industry Professional Development The UGA Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
Georgia Green Landscape Stewards The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.
Schools
Community and School Gardens This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to UGA Extension and other research-based resources.
Lesson Plans and Teacher Resources Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.