UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

tomato plant sale fundraiser


Tomato Plant Sale!!! $1.00 each.  Purchased from Lewis Taylor Farm in Tifton, Ga.

Varitey : (SV7631TD) - High resistance to Tomato spotted wilt virus.  Produces a high precentage of large fruit.  Maturity: (85 Days)  Plant Type: (Determinate)  Shape: Flat (Deep Oblate).  Come by the office today, before they are all gone!!

 


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From Our Blog

  • Soil Temps and Planting Posted by Tucker on Apr 16, 2024
    Here are desired soil temperatures when planting. Check local soil temps from the UGA Weather Station in Sparks: http://georgiaweather.net/?content=calculator&variable=CC&site=SPARKS This is current soil temps as of Tuesday morning 4/16/24. Sparks Weather Station This weather station is visited at least once/month by UGA folks to make sure everything is working like it should. It was recently […]
  • Tomato Plants/Tractor Safety Workshop Posted by Tucker on Apr 5, 2024
    Cook 4-H fundraiser. Tomato seedlings $1 each at Cook Extension Office. Tractor Safety Workshop

Upcoming Events

Apr 19 Introduction to Farm Food Safety Best Practices- Coweta County Newnan, GA This one-day course is an introduction to good agricultural practices. Small-scale fruit and vegetable growers will learn skills necessary to draft a food safety plan, identify safety concerns, and build knowledge on certifications and resources.
Apr 20 - Apr 21 Georgia 4-H State Horse Judging & Hippology Athens, GA - (196.0 miles) 4-H Horse event
Apr 22 Green Cleaning Make and Take Class DARIEN, GA - (119.0 miles) Join McIntosh County Extension for a fun afternoon of learning how to make non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning products. Participants receive a room spray and all-purpose cleaner to take home.

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
Statewide Variety Testing Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
UGA Weather Network
UGA Weather Network Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Pesticide Safety Education
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
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
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
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality
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
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.
Soil Testing
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.