Agriculture & Natural Resources

How can we help you?

Analyze your soil for pH level and essential plant nutrients. Plus, receive fertilizer recommendations tailored to your soil and the plants you are growing.

Water Testing

Test your drinking or irrigation water for pH, hardness, & primary contaminants. Private wells should be tested yearly to ensure safety.

Home Gardening Resources

Browse a list of our favorite Extension publications and websites for Chatham County lawns, gardens, and landscapes.

Master Gardener Help Desk

Our team of Master Gardener Volunteers are trained to answer your home gardening questions using reliable, research-based information.

Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Program

Master Gardeners assist UGA Extension in providing unbiased horticultural information through volunteer service.

Recently Updated Publications for Lawns, Gardens, & Landscapes

Home Fruit Orchard Pruning Techniques (C 1087)
Wax Scale Insect: What is the White Glob on My Twigs? (C 1291)
Development and Control of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Carrots (B 1545)

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.

Search for UGA Extension Publications

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.