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  • Annual Plant Sale—Looking for apple, plum, or pear trees to plant? Maybe you are into blueberry, blackberry, or raspberry bushes; we have you covered. The Annual Plant Sale is in full swing. The deadline to order and submit payment at 373 Campbell St. is Friday, October 11th, at 5:00PM. Plant pick-up is Thursday, October 24th, from 9:30AM to 6:00 PM at the Farm Bureau parking lot. Visit the Elbert County Extension Office to place an order.

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    Cage-Free Future University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences researchers like Lilong Chai are leading meaningful steps toward more efficient, safe and eventually cost-effective poultry production. By Scott Michaux | Published: 10/8/2024
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Upcoming Events

  • Oct 10 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Step 2: Small Fruit & Vegetable Production- Oconee and Barrow County Extension The Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program provides a comprehensive training program for beginning farmers. The Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program is focused on those who are interested in starting a farm business or those who have recently begun farming and want to improve their operation. It is comprised of three steps. Oconee County and Barrow County Extensions will be offering Step 2: Small Fruit & vegetable Production. Step 2: Small Fruit & Vegetable Production is a seven week training developed in partnership with Georgia Organics and the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Topics include: soil health and fertility, soil amendments and fertilizers, cover crops, crop rotations, pest management, crop selection, crop propagation, equipment, post-harvest handling, food safety, and marketing.
    • Watkinsville, GA - (43.0 Miles)
  • Oct 14 Oconee County Bat Festival Come learn about Georgia's bats at Oconee County's first ever bat festival! We'll have activities, games, contests, and talks by bat experts from UGA and Georgia Department of Natura Resources. Admission is free, so bring the whole family to learn about our native flying friends. We'll even have a bat costume contest, so make sure to come decked out in your best bat outfits!
    • Watkinsville, GA - (43.0 Miles)
  • Oct 17 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Step 2: Small Fruit & Vegetable Production- Oconee and Barrow County Extension The Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program provides a comprehensive training program for beginning farmers. The Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program is focused on those who are interested in starting a farm business or those who have recently begun farming and want to improve their operation. It is comprised of three steps. Oconee County and Barrow County Extensions will be offering Step 2: Small Fruit & vegetable Production. Step 2: Small Fruit & Vegetable Production is a seven week training developed in partnership with Georgia Organics and the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Topics include: soil health and fertility, soil amendments and fertilizers, cover crops, crop rotations, pest management, crop selection, crop propagation, equipment, post-harvest handling, food safety, and marketing.
    • Watkinsville, GA - (43.0 Miles)
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