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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Paraquat Trainings with Sengenta June 2024

There is a mandatory Quiz at the end of the Webinar that will be conducted through the ZOOM, so make sure you stay on until the end of the Webinar to get your credit.

The registration link requires:  First and Last Name, Email address, State, Certification Number.

Date & Times of June 5,18,20,25,26.   Each date will start at 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.

 

 


From Our Blog

  • Current Crop Variety Data and Budgets Posted by Tucker on Jan 15, 2025
    Seed Variety Test Data Peanut, Cotton, Winter Grains, Forages, Corn, Sorghum, Soybean seed variety testing info: Statewide Variety Testing – UGA BUDGETS – Row Crop, Beef Cattle, Irrigation, Fruits, Vegetables, Forages, Hemp UGA Extension Budgets 2025 GA Conservation Tillage Alliance Annual Mtg – Tifton.
  • Local Ag Meeting Opportunities Posted by Tucker on Jan 7, 2025
    Below are planned Ag Production Meetings. Others are still in the works. Pesticide credits will be available for these meetings. Reminders will be sent closer to the dates. Cotton Production Update Dr. Camp Hand and Phillip Roberts February 17, Monday, 8 AM. Cook Extension Office Weed Control Update Dr. Stanley Culpepper and Eric Prostko February […]
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Upcoming Events

Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 miles) 4-H Event
Jan 21 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? - (152.0 miles) Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
Jan 23 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? - (152.0 miles) Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
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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.
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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.