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Franklin County Extension Blog
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Asian Giant HornetA flurry of recent press coverage has created a surge of interest in the Asian giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia. The coverage is not traced to any recent event. The insect was found last September 2019 in Vancouver Island (Canada) and again in December 2019 in Washington state. But to date, this invasive insect is not […]
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Franklin County Cloverleaf 4-H’ers Attend Camp at Wahsega 4-H CenterWritten by: Raleigh Dawson, Franklin County 4-H Agent Franklin County Cloverleaf 4-H’ers discovered that not all classrooms have four walls last week at Wahsega 4-H Center. Throughout the duration of their week at camp various activities and labs allowed attendees to connect the standards taught in the classroom to real world applications in fun and […]
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Franklin County 4-H’ers Compete at State Livestock Judging ContestWritten by: Raleigh Dawson, Franklin County 4-H Agent The Georgia 4-H State Livestock Judging contest was held last Saturday, March 23rd, at the University of Georgia Livestock Arena in Athens. Competitors from all over the state gathered to judge classes of cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats. In a livestock judging contest each class is composed […]
Upcoming Events
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Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.
- Carrollton, GA - (118.0 Miles)
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Feb 3 Solo Servings: Cooking for One or Two Discover how to make fast, flavor-packed meals sized perfectly for one or two. Learn to shop smarter, waste less, and make every bite a little act of self-care. Participants will have a recipe taste test and receive a cooking gadget. Snacks and mocktails included.
- Decatur, GA - (70.0 Miles)
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Feb 3 Webinar: IPM Basics—A Framework for Decision-Making Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a practical approach to understanding pest problems and making informed decisions on the farm. In this webinar, Fulton County Extension ANR agent, Gabrielle LaTora, introduces the core principles of IPM and a simple framework growers can use to evaluate pest issues and select appropriate management strategies. Participants will learn the process of insect identification, monitoring, and thresholds, and how different control options fit together within an IPM approach. Designed for growers new to IPM or who just need a refresher, this session gives participants a deeper understanding of IPM that they can use to make smart and sustainable pest management decisions on their farms.
- Virtual Event