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Georgia Cotton Commission 2026 Mid-Year Meeting & UGA Cotton Pre-Harvest Workshop

Cotton producers, industry professionals, and anyone interested in Georgia cotton are invited to attend the Georgia Cotton Commission's 2026 Mid-Year Meeting and UGA Cotton Pre-Harvest Workshop.

Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Location: Nessmith-Lane Conference Center, Statesboro, Georgia

This free event will feature research updates and presentations from University of Georgia specialists and industry leaders on topics including:

  • Regulatory processes on and off the farm
  • 2026 cotton crop update and management
  • In-crop integrated pest management (IPM) strategies
  • Business planning for agricultural operations
  • Cotton marketing and sustainability
  • Georgia Quality Cotton Awards presentation during lunch

Schedule:

  • 8:00–8:30 a.m. – Registration, badge pickup, and breakfast
  • 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. – Educational sessions and updates
  • 12:00–1:30 p.m. – Lunch program and Georgia Quality Cotton Awards

Registration is FREE, but pre-registration is requested by July 11, 2026, to assist with lunch planning.

For registration and additional information, visit www.georgiacottoncommission.org or www.ugacotton.com.


Flyer featuring the Georgia Cotton Commission and University of Georgia Extension logos announcing the 2026 Mid-Year Meeting and UGA Cotton Pre-Harvest Workshop on July 29, 2026, at the Nessmith-Lane Conference Center in Statesboro, Georgia. The flyer includes registration information, a detailed meeting agenda, and a list of event sponsors over a background image of a cotton field.

Join Us for the 2026 Midville Field Day! 

The Southeast Georgia Research & Education Center invites growers, crop consultants, industry professionals, and anyone interested in agriculture to attend the Midville Field Day.

Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time: 9:00 A.M.
Location: Southeast Georgia Research & Education Center, Midville, Georgia

Attendees can learn about the latest agricultural research, production practices, and technology through field demonstrations and presentations from University of Georgia specialists.

Continuing Education Credits Available:
Private & Category 21 Pesticide Credits
Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) Credits

Registration:
Register Here

Accessibility:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodations or language access services, contact the Southeast Research & Education Center at 478-589-7472 or rablack@uga.edu at least three weeks before the program date.


A promotional flyer for the University of Georgia Midville Field Day featuring photos of outdoor agricultural field demonstrations, researchers speaking to groups of attendees, and a large agricultural drone on display. The flyer has a black background with red hexagonal design elements and includes the University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences and UGA Extension logos. The event details highlight the date (August 12, 2026), start time (9:00 A.M.), available pesticide and Certified Crop Advisor credits, registration information, and accessibility contact information.

What Can Our Local ANR Agent Do For You?

Goods and services related to Georgia’s agriculture and natural resources affect each of the state’s communities every day. Agriculture is Georgia’s largest industry, with $74 billion of direct and indirect economic impact. More than 411,000 Georgia jobs are involved directly in commodity or food- and fiber-related industries. UGA Extension faculty and staff play a key role in the success of this industry by sharing university-based research for Georgians to use on the farm and at home.

Recommendations in areas including soil fertility, pest management, plant and crop varieties, water quality, and herd health and management focus on maximizing production and profits while minimizing environmental impacts. Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension agents also provide homeowners and communities with information on lawn care, landscaping, gardening, and water conservation through a variety of workshops. Some agents also work with schools on projects like community gardens and farm-to-school programs. Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteers give thousands of hours of service to their communities by answering questions in county offices and creating educational opportunities.


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