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The mission of UGA Extension Johnson County is to extend lifelong learning to the citizens of Johnson County through unbiased, research-based education in urban agriculture/horticulture, the environment, communities, youth, and families.

 


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Upcoming Events

  • 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 - (75.0 Miles)
  • 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
    • Virtual Event
  • Sep 19 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Step 2: Small Fruit & Vegetable Production- Oconee and Barrow County Extension The Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program provides a comprehensive training program for beginning farmers. The Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program is focused on those who are interested in starting a farm business or those who have recently begun farming and want to improve their operation. It is comprised of three steps. Oconee County and Barrow County Extensions will be offering Step 2: Small Fruit & vegetable Production. Step 2: Small Fruit & Vegetable Production is a seven week training developed in partnership with Georgia Organics and the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Topics include: soil health and fertility, soil amendments and fertilizers, cover crops, crop rotations, pest management, crop selection, crop propagation, equipment, post-harvest handling, food safety, and marketing.
    • Watkinsville, GA - (84.0 Miles)