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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.
Take the 2020 Census
Due to COVID-19, the schedule for the census self-response has been extended to October 31. Complete it today by mail, telephone or online.
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 below.
Pesticide Credit Hours Available
Get access to online training courses for pesticide training certification view site below.
Georgia Professional Certification Course Access
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The Cook County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.Ag Product Coonection
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Recently added to the list due to Covid-19 Pandemic, Georgia Small Business Recovery & Georgia Grown Ag Products Industry Promotion Form.
- 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
- Health Programs like Walk Georgia
- So Easy to Perserve
- Poultry and Eggs
- Nutrition & Health
- Georgia Small Business Recovery
- Georgia Grown Ag-Products Industry Promotion
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Aug 17 "A Trip To The Feed Store: Deciphering Feed Tags" -- Horse Owners Virtual Seminar Series This FREE and VIRTUAL series is hosted by UGA Cooperative Extension and is appropriate for any level of horse enthusiast-- all are welcome! Monday nights in August at 7 PM via Zoom. Registration is required and limited to first 300 people at: http://tinyurl.com/UGAHorseOwnersSeries - (194.0 Miles)
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Aug 18 How To Sell My Beef To The Public UGA Extension and Georgia Department of Agriculture speakers will discuss regulations, licensing, and best practices for selling your farm-raised beef to the public. There will also be testimonials from Georgia beef producers. The webinar is free, but you must pre-register at https://cattlemensprogram08182020.eventbrite.com/ - (193.0 Miles)
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Aug 18 Summer Pasture Management Series: Weed Management in Pastures Weeds steal nutrients, sunlight, and space from desirable forage grasses. Learning how to effectively manage them is important for maintaining a quality pasture or hayfield. - (233.0 Miles)
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Precision Ag Specialist
Simerjeet "Simer" Virk is now an assistant professor and precision agriculture Extension specialist at UGA-Tifton.
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No insect apocalypse
Long-term ecological site study shows no net insect changes
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COVID-19 Cell Immunity
First study to show taste bud cell immunity from contact with virus particle.
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Sep 16 Backyard Flock Management & Disease Prevention The first session in the South Georgia Poultry Series, join us for an evening class about how to properly manage your backyard flock and prevent disease. Class will be taught by Dr. Casey Ritz (UGA Poultry Science) at the Lanier County Extension Office. ($15 for all three sessions) Lakeland, GA - (20.0 Miles)
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Precision Ag Specialist
Simerjeet "Simer" Virk is now an assistant professor and precision agriculture Extension specialist at UGA-Tifton.
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No insect apocalypse
Long-term ecological site study shows no net insect changes
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COVID-19 Cell Immunity
First study to show taste bud cell immunity from contact with virus particle.
