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Testing and Diagnostic Services
The following tests and services are available through the Laurens County Extension Office.
Soil Testing
Water Testing
Feed and Forage Testing
Poultry Litter Testing
Nematode Identification
Weed Identification
Insect Identification
Disease Identification
Plant Identification
For sampling procedures and costs, contact the Laurens County Extension Office at uge3175@uga.edu or 478-272-2277.
Soil Testing
Routine Soil Test - $7.00 per sample. (price subject to change without notice)
Routine Soil Test includes pH, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, lime requirement and fertilizer recommendations.
Other soil tests are available. Contact the Laurens County Extension Office for more information.
Around the Yard and Garden Blog
Laurens County Extension Blog
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National 811 Day811 Day is an annual initiative led by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to ensure the practice of safe digging is echoed in communities by contacting 811 (online or by phone) before any earth-moving activities. Calling 811 or visiting call811.com has proven to be the foremost preventive measure in […]
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Equine Short CourseAn Equine Short Course will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Houston County Extension Office in Perry, Georgia. Topics include forages & nutrition, health & hoof care, biomechanics & lameness, emergency preparedness, and holistic therapies. Early bird registration is $25. Early bird registration ends September 16th. […]
Upcoming Events
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Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
- Dahlonega, GA - (158.0 Miles)
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Nov 18 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice 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.
- Waynesboro, GA - (69.0 Miles)
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Nov 20 Houseplant Academy Series Discover the perfect opportunity to cultivate your indoor gardening skills with Nicole Caldwell from UGA Extension Gwinnett! Join us for an enriching lunch-and-learn series designed to transform your gardening prowess from black thumb to green glory. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or just beginning your green journey, these sessions cover everything you need to know about indoor growing. Topics include "Creating Your Own Green Oasis", "Gardening Under Lights", "Houseplants and Pest Control", and "Houseplants and the Holidays". Plus, participants can attend online concurrently with the in-person program. Get ready to get hands-on as you pot up your own houseplant cutting to bring home! To register for this FREE event, contact us at 678-377-4010 or uge1135@uga.edu.
- Virtual Event
- Lawrenceville, GA - (119.0 Miles)
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That's the spirit Raise a glass to celebrate the field of fermentation with stories from CAES faculty and alumni.
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Poultry in Motion Contest-winning concept becomes viable business for alumnus who developed solar-powered, self-propelled chicken coop as a student.
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Grand Farm SBA Grant Startups in the agricultural technology sector face significant barriers on the path to establishment, including access to training and capital.
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