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The Candler County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in the following areas: Agriculture & Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences.
University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Candler County Extension Office at 912-685-2408 or uge3043@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date.
Upcoming Events
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Jul 15 - Jul 16 LifeSmarts Training Camp LifeSmarts provides real-world education for students who learn about core consumer topics and develop critical thinking skills. Participants focus on five key topic areas: consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology. The goal of LifeSmarts is to create consumer savvy young people who will be well equipped for adult life in today’s complex, global marketplace.
- Jefferson, GA - (145.0 Miles)
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Jul 17 Methods for Outsmarting Common Garden Weeds and Pests - IPM Style Take control of your garden with these practical solutions on outsmarting weeds and pests using Integrated Pest Management (IPM)! Explore smart, sustainable strategies to tackle garden intruders, from preventing weed growth to managing pest populations without harming beneficial insects or the environment. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett offer effective methods like cultural practices, biological controls, and targeted treatments, helping you cultivate a thriving, resilient garden the eco-friendly way. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit. For more information, please contact us at uge1135@uga.edu.
- Virtual Event
Extension Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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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.
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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.
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UGArden Anniversary
UGArden, UGA's student-powered, sustainable community farm, celebrated 15 years of growth and harvest at their Garden Gala, raising crucial funds for the farm.
TBI Treatment
Researchers from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences found a new drug that may boost the brain’s ability to heal itself after injury.
Open Access Publishing
“Open access publishing is a powerful tool for democratizing scientific knowledge,” said Fanbin Kong, professor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, whose recent paper was the first at the University of Georgia to be published fee-free through the new Elsevier contract.
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