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  • Sep 24 Apple Pie Filling Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. Participants will make Apple Pie Filling while learning safe, research-based water-bath canning methods for preparing canned pie fillings at home. Seating is limited. Full 2026 class schedule: Strawberry Jam - May 20 Pickles - June 17 Salsa - July 9 Soup Starter - August 12 Apple Pie Filling - September 24
    • Cartersville, GA - (19.0 Miles)
  • Sep 24 Fall Vegetable Gardening Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett jump?start your cool?season harvest with this practical, southeast focused webinar on fall vegetable gardening. Learn the best crops, when to plant them, and simple steps for soil prep and pest management so your garden thrives well past summer. Great for anyone curious about fall crops or season extension.
    • Virtual Event
  • Sep 24 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 1: Small Business Build a strong foundation for your farm business by learning about market feasibility, financial management, risk management, marketing, technology, and business planning. Gain practical insights from successful small farms to help your operation thrive.
    • Lincolnton, GA
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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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