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Restoring the Earth
Regenerative agriculture, a movement both burgeoning and broad, is underpinned by the public’s growing awareness of how land stewardship and agricultural production contribute to the fate of our planet.
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Brewery Business
The August workshop centered around the logistical and cultural side of brewing, including opening a brewery.
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Danielle Essandoh
At 8 years old, Danielle Essandoh unearthed a fascination with agriculture and never looked back.
Upcoming Events
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Sep 28 Quick Breads Come learn bread-making skills and make a Pumpkin Loaf. Thursday, Sept. 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm, pre-register by Wed., Sept. 27. In the Candy Room at 125 Pine Avenue in Downtown Albany. Materials Fee is $10.00.
- Albany, GA - (11.0 Miles)
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Oct 3 Walk-a-Weigh - Monroe County Rec Center Walk-a-Weigh is back and better than ever! It's an award-winning wellness program based on the National Diabetes Prevention Program and offered by UGA Extension! Take control of your health this year with a group of like-minded people! The first of seven sessions starts on Tuesday, October 3, and runs every Tuesday evening (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM) through November 14, and we will be walking at Monroe County Rec Center. Each week includes a 30-minute nutrition lesson and a 30-minute walk. Registration costs $10 and space is limited so act now! The program will be led by the UGA Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Agent, Amanda Harner.
- Forsyth, GA - (90.0 Miles)
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Oct 10 Walk-a-Weigh - Monroe County Rec Center Walk-a-Weigh is back and better than ever! It's an award-winning wellness program based on the National Diabetes Prevention Program and offered by UGA Extension! Take control of your health this year with a group of like-minded people! The first of seven sessions starts on Tuesday, October 3, and runs every Tuesday evening (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM) through November 14, and we will be walking at Monroe County Rec Center. Each week includes a 30-minute nutrition lesson and a 30-minute walk. Registration costs $10 and space is limited so act now! The program will be led by the UGA Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Agent, Amanda Harner.
- Forsyth, GA - (90.0 Miles)
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.