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Checkout this video to see what we did in 2017.
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May 21 Food Preservation Class- Jam and Jelly Planning on Canning? Join us to learn more about water bath canning and how to safely can your favorite jam and jelly recipes. This hands-on learning experience allows you to can your own jar of strawberry jam along with recipes and ideas to take home. Gainesville, GA - (81.0 Miles)
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May 21 Butterflies, Blooms, and Birds Guest Speaker: Norman Winter "The Gardening Guy" Newnan, GA - (65.0 Miles)
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May 21 Food Preservation Class- Jams and Jellies Come learn more about the basics of home canning, specifically water bath canning. This class will teach the basics of water bath canning to prepare you for jam and jelly making. Fresh, local produce will be used and each participant will take home one jar of their canned product! Registration is required. $10 per participant. Gainesville, GA - (81.0 Miles)
What is UGA Extension?
A partnership of the University of Georgia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. UGA Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians.
UGA Extension Floyd County links the resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Floyd County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. UGA Extension Floyd County helps the citizens of Floyd County by addressing the following initiatives:
- Family and Economic Well-Being
- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
- Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
- Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Water Quality
- Youth Leadership
- 4-H Youth Development Program
- Service Learning / Citizenship
Mission
To extend learning from the University of Georgia to the everyday lives of Georgians through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Our Promise
To provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.
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Pennisi Awarded link UGA Griffin faculty member selected for public service fellowship.
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Zoysia Shortage link Strong sales of Georgia-grown sod have some growers running low on supply.
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Organic Weed Control link Mulches and cultivation are effective tools for weed control in organic cropping systems.