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Our office will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022 in observance of Juneteenth. Please leave us a message or an email and we will be in touch as soon as possible.
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Preserving the Harvest: Home Canning Workshop
When: July 15, 2022 9AM-12PM
Where: Fannin County High School Food Science Lab (360 Rebel Circle Blue Ridge, GA)
Cost: $25.00 (Due to Extension office by July 8, 2022 to secure spot)
Registration: Contact the Fannin County Extension office to register. Spots are limited!
From Our Blog- A Fruitful Discussion
Carpenter bees may cause damage to homes and wooden structures
As spring brings warmer temperatures and the dormant world begins to wake, we’re seeing all sorts of plant an animal activity in our yards. If you’re one of the many homeowners noticing small sawdust piles appearing on your wooden porch or around your home, take note as this is a...
Advective Freeze Warning for Fruit Growers
Over the weekend we are anticipating a classic “advective freeze” event, which does not bode will for southeastern fruit growers. An arctic air mass is moving across the country that is projected to affect the entire eastern portion of the country. With it, daytime conditions may be cool to cold, cloudy...
The gift that keeps on giving
Did your vegetable garden, fruit orchard, or pasture not perform as you would have hoped last year? While environmental extremes, such as excessive rain or dry spells, and pests and diseases can cause trouble, rarely is one factor to blame for an ailing garden. Regardless of what the causal agents...
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2022 Foundation Fellow Luke Hendrix
When not outside hunting, fishing, playing a round of basketball with friends or competing as a state-level varsity swimmer, Luke Hendrix has had his eye on a different prize: attending the University of Georgia, just like his dad.
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New FoodPIC director
Food technology entrepreneur James Gratzek will serve as the next director of the Food Product Innovation and Commercialization Center.
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Research Farms Open House
Athens-area residents familiar with driving past two University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences research farms will soon have the opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn more about CAES’ role in the future of farming.
Upcoming Events
Jun 29 - Jul 2
State 4-H Officer Training
Eatonton, GA
Training conducted to prepare newly elected state board of directors/officers for their roles and responsibilities for their term.
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) Virtual Workshop
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule is the first federally regulated standard for growing, harvesting, packing, and holding fresh produce in an effort to reduce microbial contamination and foodborne illness outbreaks. If you grow fruits or vegetables, attend a training for information about best practices, risk management, and regulatory requirements. The PSA Grower Training Course is one way to satisfy the FSMA Produce Safety Rule requirement.
The virtual workshop will be held on June 29-30, 2022.