UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

For over 100 years, UGA Cooperative Extension has been the trusted source of education, innovation and information for Georgia's agricultural industry. From the latest crop studies to the best land stewardship recommendations to identifying high-performing plants for landscapes throughout the state, we have the research-based information Georgia producers, landscape professionals, and homeowners need. Please consider us your local liaison to the experts at University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. We can provide you with research-based answers and information in the following areas:

The Beginning of Business Farming

Urban Agriculture

School Garden Resources

Community Garden Locations

UGA Cattle Nutrition Balancer and Cost Analyzer Tools

Lawn and Garden

Fruits and Vegetables

Ornamentals: Flowers, Shrubs and Trees

Georgia Pest Management Handbook

USDA Interactive Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Backyard Chicken Flocks

Forsyth County has two active community volunteer programs:

Forsyth County Master Gardeners

Forsyth County Master Naturalists

Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program

Search by subject through all our current bulletins, flyers and fact sheets offered online:

Publications


Upcoming Events

  • Apr 19 - Apr 21 NE/NW Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) Junior 4-H members in grades 6 - 8 enjoy attending ropes course challenges, workshops, community service projects, a talent show, dance, and a glow in the dark Easter egg hunt!
    • Dahlonega, GA - (27.0 Miles)
  • Apr 19 - Apr 25 National 4-H Conference National 4-H event
    • Arlington, GA - (503.0 Miles)
  • Apr 20 - Apr 22 NE/NW Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) Junior 4-H members in grades 6 - 8 enjoy attending ropes course challenges, workshops, community service projects, a talent show, dance, and a glow in the dark Easter egg hunt!
    • Dahlonega, GA - (27.0 Miles)
  • Nurturing With Nature
    Nurturing With Nature The field of medicine is ever-changing, and the use of herbal medicines may play a bigger role in health care as the value of natural remedies gain recognition in the Western world. By Sameeka Prabath Rajamani | Published: 4/16/2024
  • 2024 Peach Season
    2024 Peach Season With no freezing temperatures in the forecast and hope for strong pricing during the upcoming season, peach growers are looking forward to a much-needed rebound this year. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 4/10/2024
  • Blending science and philanthropy
    Blending science and philanthropy UGA wheat breeder and geneticist Mohamed Mergoum and CAES are the latest partners to work with Creature Comforts on its annual Get Comfortable collaboration, for which they produce an annual, limited-run brew to support a community-wide effort to improve educational outcomes for local elementary school students. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 4/9/2024
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