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Agriculture & Natural Resources

From Our Blog

  • Cook Extension Ag Update 8/5/26 Posted by Tucker on Aug 5, 2026
    Cotton – Silverleaf Whiteflies and Jassid Update Below is information taken from an article by Phillip Roberts and Alana Jacobson. Silverleaf Whiteflies – The goal is to initiate control measures just prior to the period of most rapid SLWF population development (i.e. reproduction in the field). It is critically important that initial insecticide applications are […]
  • Peanut Fungicide Options Posted by Tucker on Jul 22, 2026
    This is white mold weather so questions lately about what peanut fungicides to use now. Here’s a chart of some fungicide options, rates, and purpose. “Peanut Fungicides and their Pre-Harvest Intervals” from the 2026 UGA Peanut Quick Reference Guide. Also below is peanut fungicide trial results from Lenox from 2023 (costs and profits are out […]
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Upcoming Events

Aug 17 - Aug 18 Manager ServSafe Training Americus, GA - (82.0 miles) Sumter County Extension FACS Agent Mitzi Parker provides Georgia's food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® Program.
Aug 18 Pickles-Ware County Home Food Preservation Series Waycross, GA - (64.0 miles) Join a hands-on class to learn how to safely make cucumber pickles.
Aug 18 Back to the Basics: A Homesteading Series: Junior Fruit Freezer Jam Workshop (Ben Hill/Irwin/Tift County) Tifton, GA - (22.0 miles) Want to learn how to make your own jam without turning on a hot stove this summer? Join us for a fun, interactive workshop where you will learn the super cool science of freezer jam! Get ready to prep, mash, measure, and mix fresh fruit into a delicious treat using safe, researach based methods.
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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.