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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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Jan 8 2025 Annual Blueberry Update Join us for the 2025 Annual Blueberry Update on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for updates on disease, post-harvest physiology, horticulture, water management, and blueberry breeder update. Speakers scheduled are Dr. Jonathan Oliver (UGA Plant Pathologist), Dr. Angelos Deltsidis (UGA Horticulturalist / Post-harvest Extension specialist), Dr. Juliet Chu (UGA Blueberry Breeder), Dr. Zilphina Rubio Ames (UGA Horticulturalist), and Jason Mallard (Area Water Agent). Cost to attend is FREE. Lunch will be provided. Registration deadline to attend is January 3, 2025. Location: The Blueberry Warehouse, 199 Tobacco Lane, Alma, GA 31510 CCA credits, Commercial (Cat. 21), and Private (Cat. 10) pesticide credits have been applied for. For questions, or details on becoming a sponsor of this meeting, please contact the Bacon County Extension Office at 912-632-5601.
- Alma, GA - (70.0 Miles)
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Jan 9 Raising Chicks in Backyard Flocks Free. Hatching and raising your own chickens can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. Learn about the equipment necessary, how to tell if you have fertile eggs and about the stages of embryo development. Lisa Klein will teach you what to look for before hatching and how to properly care for your chicks after hatching. Gain knowledge in the essentials of feeding, watering, and monitoring chick development as they grow into healthy adults. This webinar provides 1 hour of continuing education credit toward the 10 hours that MGEVs are required to complete each year.
- Virtual Event
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Spotted Lanternfly in Georgia Despite its striking appearance, with bold orange wings and eye-catching patterns, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is far from the welcome guest it may seem. This invasive insect has made its way to Georgia, posing a significant economic threat to agriculture and threatening residential landscapes with tree damage.
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