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UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
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Frank McGill dies
McGill was known for helping Georgia advance to the No. 1 state for peanut production.
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Pesticide trainings stay virtual
Using Pesticides Wisely offering 11 virtual sessions for 2021
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Marketing webinars
A free four-part webinar series will be held weekly beginning March 8.
Upcoming Events
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Jan 25 - Apr 5 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) VITA is a FREE tax preparation service provided through the University of Georgia. This program is available Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm at the Monroe County Extension Office. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED for this service. Please call 478-994-7014 or email nicole.walters@uga.edu to see if you qualify or to make an appointment.
- Forsyth, GA - (61.0 Miles)
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Mar 8 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.
- Sandersville, GA - (107.0 Miles)
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Mar 8 Two Agents & the FACS Podcast Friendly discussions on reliable, relatable and research-based topics with University of Georgia Family & Consumer Sciences Cooperative Extension Agents. Our goal is to serve and promote healthy living for everyone. We will cover issues related to family, food, health, money and homes. Timely topics and Resourceful Tips. UGA FACS Agents, Leslie and Carrie, host friendly discussions on reliable, relatable and research-based information on real-life issues.
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Extension Publications
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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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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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Your Household Water Quality: Odors in Your Water (C 1016) Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a few general recommendations for treating some common causes of household water odors.