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Office Hours:
Monday-Friday *Closed for lunch
8:00am-5:00pm 12:00-1:00pm
Fannin/Gilmer counties will be holding a Master Gardener Volunteer training April 7-June 2, 2026. Applications are due to the Fannin County Extension office by February 13th. Please stop by the office to pick up an application or email uge1111@uga.edu. If you have any questions please email ANR Agent Anna Woodward at anna.bass1@uga.edu.
2026 Beginning Gardeners Series will be held February 28, March 14, and March 28 at the FCSS Ag Facility from 10am- noon. These classes are great for anyone new to gardening as well as people new to gardening in our area. Class is free to attend. Please register with the Fannin County Extension office at 706-632-3061 to attend.
Fannin will be attending Cloverleaf (4th-6th) summer camp at Wahsega 4-H center June 1-5, 2026. Camp sign up will be February 9 at the Extension office from 6-8pm. Please contact the office at 706-632-3061 or uge1111@uga.edu for more information.
Upcoming Events
Jan 26 - Feb 28
Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes
Carrollton, GA
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.
Jan 30
ServSafe Manager Certification Training & Exam- Morgan County Extension
Madison, GA
UGA Morgan County Extension is offering a one-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on January 30, 2026.
Course details:
• Registration deadline: January 15, 2026
• Time: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (lunch on your own)
• Fee: $150 (all-inclusive)
Registration includes:
• Full day of instruction and exam review
• ServSafe® Manager course book and study materials
• Certification exam
• Light snacks
Topics include:
• Food safety at all stages of operation
• Facilities and pest management
• Cleaning and sanitizing
• Additional essential food safety practices
For questions, contact Ani Powell, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at
ariathni.powell@uga.edu
or 706-342-2214.
Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager certification.
Feb 4
Homesteading Skills: Making A Garden Plan
Join Pike County Extension in 2026 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm (with the exception of holidays). Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu or Pike.Extension@uga.edu to receive the Zoom Link. You can also catch the recordings on our YouTube Channel!