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Our blog, Fulton From the Ground Up, is your go-to for the latest and greatest happenings in Fulton County Agriculture and Natural Resources. Please feel free to explore this blog for Frequently Asked Questions about Cooperative Extension, Fulton County, and anything and everything outdoors!


From Our Blog: Fulton From the Ground Up

Spore to Store Symposium To Connect Urban Mushroom Farmers with Experts and Resources Posted by Gabrielle LaTora on Feb 13, 2025
Discover the future of urban mushroom cultivation at the Spore to Store: Urban Mushroom Symposium 2025! Whether you are a researcher, grower, chef, or urban agriculture enthusiast, join us for a day of cutting-edge research presentation and practical cultivation and grower insights. Discover how scientific innovation is shaping the future of urban mushroom cultivation and […]
Register Now for Farm Food Safety Course Posted by Gabrielle LaTora on Feb 11, 2025
Are you a small-scale vegetable farmer or homesteader interested in food safety? This introductory course may be for you! The health benefits of eating fresh fruit and vegetables is well-supported by scientific evidence. However, an increasing (though still small) proportion of reported outbreaks of food-borne illness are traced to fresh produce. It’s crucial for farmers […]
Setting Boundaries with Small-Leaf Privet Posted by Gabrielle LaTora on Jan 28, 2025
Plants in the genus, Ligustrum, commonly called privet, are well-known ornamental plants in the southern garden. The ‘Sunshine’ cultivar has been bred for its golden-yellow foliage and tolerance to a variety of soil conditions and sunlight. ‘Swift Creek’ is known for its variegated, green-and-cream leaves. However, the original privet species that was used to breed […]
The Changing Face of Eastern U.S. Forests: Exploring Tree Pandemics from 1904-2024 Posted by Gabrielle LaTora on Jan 22, 2025
by Carole MacMullan, Fulton County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer This article is part of Garden Buzz, a series from Appen Media and the North Fulton Master Gardeners, where rotating columnists explore horticulture topics like herbs, insects, and wildlife conservation. Find all Garden Buzz articles here. In March 2020, Americans became keenly aware of a fast-spreading, globally […]