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Henry County
UGA Extension Office

Events and Classes

2026

 

ServSafe

February 4th, 2026, 8:30am-3:30pm 

Cost $150 (all materials included)

 A food-safety training and certification program developed by the National Restaurant Association. It teaches food service workers how to handle, prepare, and serve food safely to prevent foodborne illness.

If you have questions, contact Tracey Saxton at 770-288-8421 or Tracey.Saxton@uga.edu

 

Lunch and Learn: Building the Perfect Soil

February 10th, 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Building the perfect soil means creating a ground environment where plants can grow strong, healthy, and productive. Good soil provides the right balance of nutrients, air, water, and organic matter so roots can easily grow and absorb what they need. Dr. Jason Lessl, Director of the Agricultural & Enviornmental Services Lab at the University of Georgia will discuss how to build the perfect soil for gardening. 

 

February 26 – 28, 2026

Thursday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section

Cost: $80

The Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section covers a multitude of subjects relating to crop production.   The program was developed in partnership with Georgia Organics and the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Topics include Soil health and fertility, soil amendments and fertilizers, cover crops, crop rotations, pest management, crop selection, crop propagation, equipment, post-harvest handling, food safety, and marketing. The presentations are given by UGA specialists with accompanying textbook and other materials. The program will be held at the Global Growers Rockdale Organic Farm located at 2730 Bethel Rd NE, Conyers, GA 30012. The cost is $80.00 per participant. Please register for the program at: http://tiny.cc/8ebw001. Registration deadline is Monday, February 23, 2026. For more information, please contact Timothy Daly at 770-288-8421 or tdaly@uga.edu.

 

Lunch and Learn: Inside the Hive: Manufacturing Marvels of Honeybees

March 10th, 2026 , 12:00pm-1:00pm 

Take a fascinating look inside the world of honeybees and discover how these remarkable insects work together to build hives, produce honey, and support our ecosystems. Join Tom Bonnell, Past President of the Henry County Beekeepers Association, as he explores the inner workings of the hive, the roles of individual bees, and why honeybees are essential to agriculture and pollination. This engaging session is perfect for gardeners, nature enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the incredible science behind honeybees. No cost and no registration needed.

Henry County Extension Office

97 Lake Dow Road

McDonough, GA 30252