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Welcome to Jenkins County
From row crops to cattle, and pines to locally grown vegetables, Jenkins County is a quaint agricultural county. Annually, Jenkins County farmers grow around 40,000 acres of row crops including, cotton, corn, peanuts, and soybeans. Production agriculture fuels the economy of Jenkins County with a Farm Gate Value of $45,149,580.
With increasing numbers in participation, from DPA to Poultry Judging, 4-H Camp to many conferences, Jenkins County 4-H members proudly represents their club where ever they go! Each year Jenkins County 4-H receives the highest percentage of participation when they attend Cloverleaf DPA. We’re proud of our students as they continue to accomplish their goals.
Mission
To extend lifelong learning from the University of Georiga to the everyday lives of Georgia citizens through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
What is UGA Extension?
UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Jenkins County, the University of Georgia, the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Georgia. UGA Cooperative Extension was founded in 1914 to bring research-based information to the people of Georgia backed by specialists and a network of resources. Today, UGA Extension serves more than 2.6 million Georgians annually. From publications to in-person workshops and events, Extension is ready to meet the needs of the state and its communities. UGA Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians.
Our Promise
UGA Extension Jenkins County links resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Jenkins County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to the citizens of our community. We promise to provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and our community solve problems, develop skills and build a better future from the ground up.
Extension Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
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Rewild Your Lawn For many, the beauty of a landscape lies not just in its appearance but in its function — an idea that has fueled the rising trend of “re-wilding” home spaces as an alternative to conventional, high-maintenance lawns.
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Sadie Lackey A CAES alum, Sadie Lackey serves as the director of grassroots and political strategy at the National Corn Growers Association and founder and executive director of the 118 Foundation.
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GRA Eminent Scholar Renowned plant genetics researcher Scott Jackson has returned to the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as the inaugural Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Synthetic Biology.
Upcoming Events
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Sep 17 Home Composting You asked, we listened. Join us for a two-part home composting program this fall! We will start with composting basics on September 17th and cover vermicomposting (composting with worms) on September 24th. Both sessions will be held at the Lincoln County Agriculture Center at 2080 Rowland York Rd, Lincolnton, GA 30817 from 6-7PM. Registration for both sessions is $10 per person and can be pre-paid by visiting our office or paid the day of the program. Save your spot by registering at https://tinyurl.com/Compost24 or by calling 706-359-3233! We hope to see you there. Questions? Let us know at uge3181@uga.edu or by calling 706-359-3233.
- Lincolnton, GA - (73.0 Miles)
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Sep 19 Farm Resource Lunch & Learn There are a wide variety of resources available to farmers through federal and state agencies. Join us for our upcoming Lunch & Learn regarding an overview of these two programs: The Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) program through the Georgia Department of Agriculture, which offers sales tax exemptions to qualified agricultural producers and Cost-share and grant programs from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and loan options from the Farm Service Agency (FSA), both entities of the United States Department of Agriculture. September 19, 2024 12:00 - 1:15 PM EST Virtual via Zoom FREE to attend Please register to attend at: https://tinyurl.com/FarmResources Questions? Let us know at uge3181@uga.edu or 706-359-3233
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Sep 24 2-Day ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam Come join Morgan County & Elbert County Extension for our next 2-day National and Georgia Restaurant Association ServSafe® Manager Certification Training & Exam at Rock Eagle! • When: September 24th– 25th, 2024 (Tuesday and Wednesday), from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (or until done testing) • Class Location: Rock Eagle 4-H Center Cafeteria, Clover Room, 350 Rock Eagle Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024 • Book Pick-up: Morgan County Extension Office • Cost: $150 • Includes: instruction hours, course book, study materials, certification exam, refreshments during training. Please see the flyer below for more information. If you are interested in registering but need additional information, please call (706) 342-2214.
- Eatonton, GA - (86.0 Miles)