Agriculture & Natural Resources
The importance of agriculture in Crisp County’s economy is exemplified by its annual Farm Gate value exceeding $99 million dollars annually over the past few years. Preserving and improving the production of the diverse array of commodities grown in the county is the top priority for Crisp’s Agricultural and Natural Resource (ANR) Program. This priority also spills over into assisting with our homeowners in ornamental, garden and turfgrass management.
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Hurricane Helene Impacts Hurricane Helene wrought sweeping devastation across Georgia’s agricultural sector in late September, leaving an indelible mark on both the land and the people who tend it. From battered cotton fields to flattened pecan orchards, the storm’s aftermath is bringing focus to vulnerabilities in Georgia’s farming industry and the need for more robust safety nets.
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Helene Damage Assessment The preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion.
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Emergency Preparedness When disasters strike, navigating the milieu of steps to recover and rebuild can be difficult. With a presence in all 159 Georgia counties, University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is uniquely positioned to help communities prepare for and rebound from calamity.
Services & Data:
Soil Sampling & Water Testing
Our office with compile soil samples and ship them off to the lab in Athens for various analyses. A routine test, which will tell you the N,P,K and pH, etc. of a sample costs $6. For other nutrients and compounds that can be tested, as well as their prices, please refer to the fee schedule linked below (water testing prices are also included):
Pesticide Applicators License
Bring your certificate, after completing your training, to the Extension office with your driver's license. At the office we'll have an application and affidavit to complete. After which we'll send your paperwork to the Georgia Department of Agriculture for approval.
Farm Gate Value Report
Annual reports aggregated by County Agents from various statistical sources including: FSA, NASS, USDA and GFC. These reports display values for the many agricultural commodities statewide, and at a county level, that are pivotal to Georgia's economy.
2021 Farm Gate Report Document
2021 Farm Gate Report by County
Extension Publications
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Commercial Watermelon Production (B 996)
Extension Publications
