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
UGA Cattle Nutrition Balancer and Cost Analyzer Tools
- Bermudagrass Lawn Calendar
- Centipedegrass Lawn Calendar
- St. Augustinegrass Lawn Calendar
- Tall Fescue Lawn Calendar
- Zoysiagrass Lawn Calendar
Ornamentals: Flowers, Shrubs and Trees
Georgia Pest Management Handbook
USDA Interactive Plant Hardiness Zone Map
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:
Extension Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943)
Upcoming Events
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Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
- Dahlonega, GA - (27.0 Miles)
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Dec 3 ServSafe Manager One-Day Training 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. Workshops are offered in multiple locations throughout the state; see each training's contact for details. Registration includes the course, textbook, light refreshments, and exam. Please indicate if you need the textbook shipped during registration.
- Conyers, GA - (35.0 Miles)
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Dec 3 Social Media Marketing Join UGA Extension and UGA Small Business Development Center to learn how to leverage different social media platforms to grow your business and engage your customers. Dec 3rd: Introduction to Social Media Dec 5th: Maximizing Engagement & Impact
- Virtual Event
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4-H Washington Internship Banks County 4-H alumnus Georgia Simmons has been in the center of the political action this fall with the Georgia 4-H Washington DC Intern Program working in the office of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock.
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Early Peanut Introduction Peanut allergies and their potential for life-threatening reactions are a common concern, but research shows that early exposure may help protect children.
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Surviving the Holidays Setting expectations can go a long way toward reducing the stress during the busy holiday season.
