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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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May 5 Green Thumb Lecture-Composting Basics Composting can be a valuable tool for gardeners but what about the rules? In this lecture we will be talking about what to put in, what to leave out, and how it all works. Join us for Composting Basics where we will cover the steps you need to get the most out of your compost to put the best into your garden!
- Bogart, GA - (33.0 Miles)
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May 6 Homesteading Skills: Herbs Join Pike County Extension in 2026 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm (with the exception of holidays). Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu or Pike.Extension@uga.edu to receive the Zoom Link. You can also catch the recordings on our YouTube Channel!
- Virtual Event
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May 7 In the Garden: GA Turf Disease Basics In this session Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will discuss common diseases in fescue, zoysia, and Bermuda and to a lesser extent, centipede and St. Augustine. Learn about the climatological drivers that modulate infection cycles and become more comfortable with science-based protocols for disease identification and accurate prescription development. Examine Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies, cultural control efficacy, and the foundational role of optimized soil health in maintaining canopy integrity. Attendance qualifies for one credit hour of continuing education (CEU) toward your Georgia Department of Agriculture Pesticide License in Category 24 (Ornamental and Turf Pest Control) as well as Master Gardener continuing education credit.
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