Agriculture & Natural Resources
Extension Serves the Entire Community
ANR Agent
Derrick Jones has been with Jasper County Extension since July 2022.
Before coming to Jasper County, Derrick served as a 4-H/Agriculture Agent for Auburn University in Henry County, AL, an Agriculture Teacher/FFA advisor for 7 years, an Assistant Principal/CTAE Director in Hart County, GA for 12 years and a Vice Principal in Alaska for 3 years.
Upcoming Events
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Sep 21 Beekeeping 101 Join Hart County Extension for Beekeeping 101 to learn all about the basics of beekeeping! We will be focusing on how to get started managing bees, understanding bee behavior and biology, and more! Beginner and experienced beekeepers are welcome! The program will be September 21, 2024 at the Hart County Agriscience Center from 9:00-11:00. There is a $5 registration fee to participate in this course, which you can bring by the Extension Office anytime during business hours or the day of the program (cash or check). We hope to see you in September to learn all about beekeeping!
- Hartwell, GA - (88.0 Miles)
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Sep 21 MGEV Info Series: Native Plants & Perennials (location 2) Come out and join our Rockdale County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at both Cowan Ace Hardware locations in Conyers, GA, and ask them any questions you have on native plants and perennials! They will offer their expertise, advice, and UGA publications, all for free!
- Conyers, GA - (29.0 Miles)
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Sep 21 MGEV Info Series: Native Plants & Perennials (location 1) Come out and join our Rockdale County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at both Cowan Ace Hardware locations in Conyers, GA, and ask them any questions you have on native plants and perennials! They will offer their expertise, advice, and UGA publications, all for free!
- Conyers, GA - (35.0 Miles)
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.