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Junior/Senior Portfolio workshop held on July 29 at the Fannin County Extension office from 1-5pm. Contact the Extension 4-H Office to register. Work on your project achievement portfolio with Town, Gilmer, and Fannin 4-H'ers!
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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 sure sign that you have […]
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 to clear and windy. At […]
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 may be, a very good […]
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Mural Magic For years, vibrant murals appeared in small towns across rural Georgia to invite travelers to stop for a rest and explore local points of interest, and the tradition is now helping to revive communities with assistance from UGA.
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Master Irrigator Program In a concerted effort to address water conservation in agriculture, the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Ag Water Team helps farmers adopt water-saving practices that boost yields, lower production costs and conserve water for future generations.
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Groundnut Improvement Network for Africa One of the earliest successes of the Groundnut Improvement Network for Africa, or GINA, is in the fight against groundnut rosette disease, a virus complex that is spread by aphids.
Upcoming Events
Jul 29
Clase de ServSafe para Gerentes y examen para obtener la certificación
Lawrenceville, GA
El programa de capacitación en seguridad alimentaria de ServSafe lidera el camino al proporcionar materiales educativos al día e integrales a la industria de servicios de alimentos.
La clase y el examen ServSafe para Gerentes son reconocidos por más jurisdicciones federales, estatales y locales que cualquier otra certificación de seguridad alimentaria y en Georgia, la ley exige la certificación de seguridad alimentaria.
La Extensión de la Universidad de Georgia en Gwinnett se complace en ofrecer la clase y el examen de certificación de ServSafe para gerentes en español.
Class, Book, and Test $150
Retest - $70
Contacte a Ines Beltran a inesb@uga.edu or al 678-477-4014
Jul 31
ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County
Forsyth, GA
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.