2026

Lunch and Learn – Turfgrass Selection for Lawns

May 12, 2026, 10:00pm to 1:00pm

No Charge and No Registration Required

Our lawns are one of the most important components of our home landscape. Several types of turfgrasses thrive in our area and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Whether it be tall fescue grass, bermudagrass, or another, learn more about them and how they can be sued in your lawn. Clint Waltz, UGA Turfgrass Extension Specialist will be the presenter.

The program will be held at the Henry County Extension Office Located at 97 Lake Dow Road, McDonough, GA 30252

Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Farm Business Planning

June 5, 2026, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Cost: $80

This program was developed in partnership with the UGA Small Business Development Center, the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and Georgia Organics. Topics include lessons learned from successful small farms, market feasibility, balance sheets, income statements, risk management, marketing and technology, as well as preparing a business plan. Successful participants will have the foundation to prepare their own farm business plan. Register at: : https://tinyurl.com/zwcjwd6p

The program will be held at the Rockdale County Extension Office located at 1127 West Ave SW, Conyers, GA 30012.

 Lunch and Learn – Myths and Facts about Organic Gardening

June 8, 2026, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

No Charge and No Registration Required

Organic gardening is not what everyone thinks it is, such as no pesticides or fertilizers. Like anything else, it has its advantages and disadvantages. The practice is more labor intensive but is doable with proper planning. Whitney Ottinger, Sustainable Agriculture Coordination with the UGA Center for Urban Agriculture, will be the presenter.

The program will be held at the Henry County Extension Office Located at 97 Lake Dow Road, McDonough, GA 30252.

Food Preservation - Pickling Kosher Dill

June 9, 2026, 5:30pm-8:30pm

Cost: $20

Canning can be a safe and economical way to safely preserve quality food at home and reduce consumer waste. It is of value in developing sustainable meal options, following The National Center for Home Food Preservation guidelines. The So Easy to Preserve book is offered if you want to know more about safe and approved preservation methods.

This food preservation workshop will cover methods of preserving food safely taught by University of Georgia Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Tracey Saxton. The focus on this workshop will be pickling kosher dills. The class size is limited to 20 participants, register early. The costs will go to gathering the materials because the food that is prepared in the class can be taken home.

97 Lake Dow Road, McDonough, GA 30252

If you have questions, contact Tracey Saxton or Sarahi Montero at 770-288-8421 or Tracey.Saxton@uga.edu | smontero@henrycountyga.gov

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