Agriculture & Natural Resources
Agriculture in Grady County
Areas that my be of interest to you:
- Soil and Water Testing
- Commercial Agriculture
- Pesticide Licence
- Crop News Flash
- Beef Tips
- 2022-2023 Wheat Production Guide
GOAT AND SHEEP PRODUCTION
FALL 2024 MASTER CATTLEMEN'S PROGRAM - REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Mondays, from 6:30PM-9:00PM
Mondays, from 6:30PM-9:00PM
Newton County Agricultural Center (120 FFA FHA Camp Road, Covington, GA, 30014)
Cost: $100 (includes notebook, hat and meals or snacks at each session.)
Speaker Schedule
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- September 9th: Dr. Lisa Baxter, Forage Management
- September 16th: Dr. Lawton Stewart, Nutrition Management
- September 23rd: Dr. Brad Heins
- September 30th: Dr. Pedro Fontes, Reproduction
- October 7th: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, External Parasites | Dr. John Worley, Fencing & Facilities
- October 14th: Dr. Will Secor, Beef Cattle Economics
- October 21st: Dylan Davis, Evaluation and Selection | Dale Sandlin, Georgia Cattlemen’s Update
- October 28th: Jason Duggin, Beef Quality Assurance
Below are some of UGA Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.
Production Agriculture
Statewide Variety Testing Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
UGA Weather Network Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Pesticide Safety Education Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
Sustainable Agriculture A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Ag Budgets and Economics Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Farmgate Value Report Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.
Home & Garden
Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
Georgia Green Industry Professional Development The UGA Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
Georgia Green Landscape Stewards The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.
Schools
Community and School Gardens This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to UGA Extension and other research-based resources.
Lesson Plans and Teacher Resources Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.
Extension Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
Extension News
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Spotted Lanternfly in Georgia Despite its striking appearance, with bold orange wings and eye-catching patterns, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is far from the welcome guest it may seem. This invasive insect has made its way to Georgia, posing a significant economic threat to agriculture and threatening residential landscapes with tree damage.
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Top Research Stories Let’s say goodbye to 2024 with the year’s top UGA research stories.
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Study Abroad UGA study abroad ranks No. 3 in nation for short-term participation.
