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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Meet Your Cobb Extension ANR Staff


ANR Program Assistant & Master Naturalist Coordinator


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Daniel Price

He received his B.S. from Kennesaw State University in Biology and is currently attending Auburn University working toward a M.S. in Natural Resources. Greatly influenced by his father who worked for the National Park Service he fell in love with the natural world. Born and raised in Cobb County he resides there still with his wife Jamie, and their golden retriever Kudzu. An avid outdoorsman he enjoys hiking, fishing, hunting, and educating others about the amazing wildlife and natural resources around them. 


UGA Cobb Extension Agricultural Agent


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Robert Trawick

 He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Auburn University in Ornamental Horticulture in 1997 and 2000 respectively. Before working with UGA Extension, Rob was the ANR Agent in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for Louisiana State University. A native of Montgomery, Alabama he is married to Taryn and father to Tyler  and enjoys spending time watching his son play baseball and spending time with his family.


ANR Program Assistant & Master Gardener Coordinator 


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Keaton Hayworth

She received her bachelor’s degree in Wildlife, Fisheries and Aquaculture Sciences as well as her master’s in Environmental Science From Mississippi State University. Previously she was a 4-H program assistant where she led all equine programs, leading her Horse Judging and Hippology teams to Nationals two years in a row. She resides in metro Atlanta with her husband and son on their family beef farm and manage a herd of 80 Brangus cattle with her own personal Longhorn as a pasture pet. 



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.
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.