Agriculture & Natural Resources
Crawford County ANR Extension is committed to providing the most timely, researched-based information to the producers and homeowners in this wonderful county. We are a government based resource that is free to all Georgia citizens. We can help you with soil and water testing, plant, weed and insect identification and mitigation, and personalized recommendations for production and management from the smallest backyard flock to the largest peach orchard! Contact us today by calling, emailing, or stopping by our office!
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Upcoming Events
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Jan 7 2026 Annual Blueberry Update Make plans to join us for the 2026 Annual Blueberry Update on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for updates on disease, insect, horticulture, and water management. Speakers scheduled are Dr. Jonathan Oliver (UGA Plant Pathologist), Dr. Ash Sial (UGA Entomologist), Dr. Zilphina Rubio Ames (UGA Horticulturalist), and Jason Mallard (Area Water Agent). Cost to attend is FREE. Lunch will be provided. REGISTRATION DEADLINE is January 5, 2026. Location: The Blueberry Warehouse, 199 Tobacco Lane, Alma, GA 31510 CCA credits, Commercial (Cat. 21), and Private (Cat. 10) pesticide credits have been applied for. For questions, or details on becoming a sponsor of this meeting, please contact the Bacon County Extension Office at 912-632-5601. Register online by clicking into the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxfFXT69qy0u9pLmOP4x_4cntibmZNJoCSzSvwOPVBIeg_VA/viewform Or scan the QR code on the flyer to be directed to the registration page.
- Alma, GA - (124.0 Miles)
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Jan 13 Do it for the Plot: Journaling and SMART Goals Turn ideas into action with a creative journaling and SMART-goal workshop. You’ll leave with a 90-day action plan — and a journal that feels like your new hype partner. Participants will take home mini journals and prompts. Snacks and mocktails included
- Decatur, GA - (73.0 Miles)
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Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.
- Carrollton, GA - (86.0 Miles)