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The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by federal, state and local governments that brings research-based education directly to individuals, families and communities. UGA Extension is dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to agriculture, the environment, families & 4-H and Youth.
UGA Extension Dade County
114 Pace Drive
P.O. Box 550
Trenton, GA. 30752
(706) 657-4116
Office Hours
Monday -
Friday
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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.









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Feb 8 Apple Grower Meeting Gilmer County Extension Annual Apple Production Meeting. This meeting is for commercial apple growers. Pesticide credits will be available for private and category 21. Topics to be covered will include food safety, horticulture, weed control, pest and disease management. Please contact 706-635-4426 or email aahoppers@uga.edu to RSVP. Lunch will be provided only for those who RSVP. Meeting will be held in the Gilmer County Public Library downstairs community room.
- Ellijay, GA - (58.0 Miles)
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Feb 11 - Feb 12 Project Achievement for 4-6th graders held in Floyd County 4-H Project Achievement event
- Rome, GA - (47.0 Miles)
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Feb 16 Vegetable Production Meeting Union County Extension Annual Vegetable Production Meeting. This meeting is for vegetable farmers. Pesticide credits will be available for private and category 21. Topics to be covered will include vegetable varieties, insect management, and disease management. Please contact 706-439-6030 or email jacob.williams@uga.edu to RSVP. Supper will be provided for those who RSVP. Meeting will be held in the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center conference room.
- Blairsville, GA - (88.0 Miles)
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Economic Slowdown Economists at the University of Georgia say to brace yourselves for continued high prices at the grocery store in the coming months.
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Georgia Farmer of the Year Bart Davis was announced as the 2023 Georgia Farmer of the Year at the Jan. 27 Georgia Ag Forecast event.
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Mosquito Season Prep With January rain totals well above normal across the Southeast, it is a good time to take inventory of where standing water is holding and what can be done to eliminate it.