UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

UGA Extension Office

Upcoming ANR Events

Upcoming Events

Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega Dahlonega, GA - (91.0 miles) 4-H Event
Jan 21 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? - (149.0 miles) Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
Jan 22 Radon Awareness Lunch n' Learn Washington, GA - (66.0 miles) January is Radon Awareness Month! Radon is a toxic, naturally occurring gas formed by radium breakdown that can infiltrate our water and air supply. Inhalation poses a significant threat, as long-term exposure is linked to lung cancer. Join us on January 22nd for lunch and a talk about Radon safety from the UGA Radon Educator, Rebecca Cantrell. Free Radon test kits will be provided at the end of the program. Lunch will be provided with the cost of registration. Please register by January 17th, 2025.
Jan 23 Gardening Lunch and Learn Series- Planning Out Your Garden Hartwell, GA - (88.0 miles) Join us for the first session of our Gardening Lunch and Learn Series as we discuss the planning it takes when it comes to gardening! We will discuss planning out a garden while also discussing when you should do certain gardening tasks during the year!
Jan 23 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? - (149.0 miles) Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
Jan 24 - Jan 25 Georgia 4-H State Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest Eatonton, GA - (21.0 miles) 4-H livestock event
Jan 25 - Jan 26 State 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Eatonton, GA - (21.0 miles) 4-H livestock event
Jan 28 ServSafe Manager One-Day Training Conyers, GA - (35.0 miles) Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Workshops are offered in multiple locations throughout the state; see each training's contact for details. Registration includes the course, textbook, light refreshments, and exam. Please indicate if you need the textbook shipped during registration.
Jan 28 Small Ruminant Parasite Management Workshop and FAMACHA(c) Certification Crawford, GA - (52.0 miles) The UGA Extension office in Oglethorpe County will host a small ruminant parasite management training January 28, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM. The full afternoon of training will cover multiple methods of parasite management, herd health assessments, and how to perform fecal egg counts at home on your sheep or goat farm. The course is $50 per person. RSVP to 706-743-8341 by January 22, 2025.
Jan 31 - Feb 3 SE District Jr/Sr Project Achievement Eatonton, GA - (21.0 miles) 4-H Project Achievement event weekend