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Liberty County Extension Special COVID-19 Update
Liberty County Extension Office is fully opened to the public. Please help us protect ourselves and those around us by giving us a phone call if you or anyone in your immediate circle has COVID-19 or is experiencing any symptoms. Thank you!
Our Mission
The mission of Liberty County Agriculture & Natural Resources program is to teach people how to improve their use of plants, animals and the environment. We assist individuals in making critical decisions concerning their lives, their businesses, and their communities. We cultivate knowledge and identify emerging needs, provide unbiased, researched information; and facilitate partnerships to better serve the citizens of Liberty County.
Some of our most popular services include:
- Soil and Water Tests
- Private Pesticide License
- 4-H Summer Camps
- 4-H Specialty Clubs (after-school)
- Healthy Living Programs like Walk Georgia
Have questions or want to know more?
Wildfire Safety and Preparedness
https://community.fema.gov/hazard/wildfire-en_us/be-smart?lang=en_US
How to prepare for a tornado
https://community.fema.gov/hazard/tornado-en_us/be-smart?lang=en_US
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SCN Resistant Cultivars
Plant-parasitic nematodes cause billions of dollars in annual yield losses and represent a major impediment to meeting the challenge of feeding an ever-growing global population.
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Migrant Labor
Georgia is consistently one of the top five states to utilize the H-2A visa program, employing workers for 60% of agricultural jobs in the state.
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40 Under 40
Two faculty members in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and UGA Cooperative Extension were named to the Fruit and Vegetable 40 under 40 Class of 2023.
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Liberty County Extension Staff -
Our Location -
Soil Sampling -
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Summer Camp Fun
Free online learning
24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
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Dec 5 Winter Viticulture Update This program will cover results from ongoing vineyard research projects and deer control issues for commercial vineyards. 2 hours of private and 2 hours of commercial category 21 pesticide credits will be offered. Register at https://forms.gle/vZL1SjrXviuj51qr5.
- Young Harris, GA - (252.0 Miles)
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Dec 5 Community Cooking Class: Healthy Holiday Favorites Come learn how to make delicious, healthy dishes in the Rockdale County Extension Office Teaching Kitchen! Open to ages 13 and up. Menu: Roast Chicken Harvest Vegetable Orzo Homemade Yeast Rolls Kale Cranberry Salad White Chocolate Gingersnap Pie
- Conyers, GA - (191.0 Miles)
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Dec 7 Lunch & Learn - Understanding Alligators Camden County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Jessica Warren, will continue offering virtual lunch and learn classes in 2023. Classes will be held once a month on the first Thursday of each month (except August, which is on the second Thursday of the month). All classes are recorded and an archive link will be emailed to everyone who pre-registers for the class. Classes will continue to be held 12-1pm. Classes are free and open to the public. Follow the registration link to register for any of the 12 classes being offered. 2023 tentative class schedule: January 5th:Lawn Diseases 101; February 2nd:Creating an Edible Landscape; March 2nd:Spring Gardening; April 6th:The Amazing Octopus; May 4th:Basic Rose Culture; June 1st:What Makes a Weed; July 6th:Understanding Jellyfish; August 10th:Fall Gardening; September 7th:The True Value of Oaks; October 5th:Valuable Vultures; November 2nd:Getting Started with Native Plants; December 7th:Understanding Alligators.
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