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

UGA Extension Office

Upcoming ANR Events

Upcoming Events

  • Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.
    • Carrollton, GA - (85.0 Miles)
  • Feb 17 - Feb 18 ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training and Exam UGA Bartow County Extension is offering a 2-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on February 17-18, 2026 Course Details: • Registration Deadline: January 20, 2026 • Time 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (1-hour lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes • 12 Hours of instructions • Course • Study Materials • Certification Exam • Drinks and Snacks during Training Topics Include: • Food Safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices If you have any questions, you can contact Angelica Davis, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at Angelica.Bridges@uga.edu or (770) 387-5142. Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager Certification
    • Cartersville, GA - (91.0 Miles)
  • Feb 17 Webinar: Decoding Insect Damage on Crops This webinar, taught by Fulton County Extension ANR Agent, Gabrielle LaTora, helps farmers learn how to recognize and interpret common types of insect damage and connect those symptoms to the pests most likely responsible. Participants will learn to match damage symptoms with insect feeding patterns, helping to narrow down potential insect pests. The session emphasizes practical field observation skills and explains how correctly diagnosing insect damage supports accurate identification and more effective pest management decisions.
    • Virtual Event
  • Feb 18 - Feb 22 Georgia Junior National Livestock Show 4-H Livestock event
    • Perry, GA - (59.0 Miles)
  • Feb 19 - Feb 20 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Savannah, GA - (169.0 Miles)
  • Feb 19 January is National Radon Action Month! (Rescheduled) Join Rebecca Cantrell, UGA Radon Educator | College of Family & Consumer Sciences, February 19, 2026 @ 10 a.m. via Zoom. All participants will receive a free radon kit! Discussion and Topics will include: What is radon? How does it come into your home? How to test for radon? The health effects of radon. How to fix radon.
    • Virtual Event