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UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter
Be sure to keep up with your hours of credits. You should have 3 hours every five years from your certification date. To check your available Pesticide Credit Hours view site in these directions. Choose in the catogory list "Pesticide Applicator Licensing and Certification" to view hours. Enter your last name for Private or Commercial hours here. Pesticide Credit Hours Available
*For those seeking certification as a Private Pesticide Applicator License:
Initial certification to become a certified private pesticide applicator requires the completion of an interactive, online Private Applicator training program. Administered by University of Georgia Extension. The online training and testing requires a total time commitment of approximately 4-5 hours and a $25 fee. Applicants MUST be able to read and understand a label.
Access to online Training Courses for pesticide training certification view site here. Georgia Professional Certification Course Access
***NOTICE***
The last USING PESTICIDE WISELY VIRTUAL TRAINING is MONDAY, APRIL 12 @ 5:30 PM.
To watch at HOME ONLY use this Link below.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ox4YobtHSwW7N9OfjgnkBA
The Cook County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education Ag Product Connections. We translate the science of everyday living for families, farmers and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.
Some of our most popular services viewed, includes:
- Soil and Water Tests
- Ag Blog Posts
- 4-H Livestock Program
- Research-Based Advice for Production Crops
- Farm Gate Value Reports
- 4-H Summer Camps
- So Easy to Perserve
- Nutrition & Health
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Apr 10 - Apr 16 National 4-H Conference National 4‑H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4‑H Civic Engagement, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, their nation and their world. Land Grant University 4‑H Departments send delegations of 4‑H youth between ages 15 and 19 to participate in the National 4‑H Conference. At the conference, delegates prepare and present briefings on important societal topics to federal officials in Washington, D.C. 4‑H youth also have the opportunity to engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while discussing topics affecting youth and 4‑H programming nationwide. Delegates not only learn while at the conference: they are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opportunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting. https://4-h.org/parents/national-4-h-conference/
- Athens, GA - (196.0 Miles)
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Apr 10 2021 Coweta Co. MGEV Spring Plant Sale: Customers Must Register In Advance To Enter NEWNAN: Coweta County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers 2021 Spring Plant Sale, Saturday, April 10, 8:30 am – 3 pm. No walk-ins - Customers must register in advance at https://bit.ly/2021CowetaMGEVSpringPlantSale-SignupToShop. MGEVs will provide instructions for plant care. Tomatoes, peppers, flowers, herbs and shrubs will be available. Cash or check only. Located at the Greenhouse behind Coweta County Extension office; Gate Entrance: 275 Pine Road, Newnan. Contact: Call 770-254-2620 or email coweta.extension@uga.edu for more information.
- Newnan, GA - (177.0 Miles)
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Brood X
Largest brood of 17-year cicadas emerging in U.S. this spring.
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Graduate Student Awards 2021
The awards are presented to outstanding master’s and doctoral students based on research and effective communication.
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Bee-friendly lawn
UGA researchers discover a turfgrass that acts as a bee-friendly lawn
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Apr 20 - Apr 21 Area Poultry Judging-Tift County https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/poultry/
- Tifton, GA - (26.0 Miles)
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Apr 24 - Apr 25 Project SAFE Modified Trap Qualification Match Thomas County
- Thomasville, GA - (34.0 Miles)
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Apr 24 - Apr 25 Project SAFE Modified Trap Qualification Match Douglas County
- Douglasville, GA - (46.0 Miles)
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Brood X
Largest brood of 17-year cicadas emerging in U.S. this spring.
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Graduate Student Awards 2021
The awards are presented to outstanding master’s and doctoral students based on research and effective communication.
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Bee-friendly lawn
UGA researchers discover a turfgrass that acts as a bee-friendly lawn
