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Meriwether County Covered Bridge -
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The Little White House -
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Firefly Season
Georgia is home to more than 50 species of fireflies — or lightning bugs — and you can help protect these insects by understanding their lifecycle and habitat needs.
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4-H Poultry Judging
Four Oconee County students brought home top honors at Georgia 4-H’s largest judging event on May 6.
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Taste of Nations
To celebrate its abundant cultural diversity and enhance the local sense of community on campus, the Griffin Student Advisory Council decided to organize an international potluck dinner, dubbed Taste of Nations, as a way to unite people around a common connection — food.
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May 17 - May 19 POSTPONED: General HACCP Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a preventive plan which identifies hazards and documents the activities needed to control or eliminate them. HACCP is a necessary part of any Food Safety Program and is required by all governmental agencies (FDA, USDA, and GA Dept. Ag). This class will delve into the seven principles of HACCP, explain how to create these programs, and discuss their implementation and continued management. Students who successfully complete this course will earn a HACCP Certificate from the International HACCP Alliance.
- Athens, GA - (100.0 Miles)
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May 17 Troup County Poultry Academy Are you considering having a backyard flock? Do you have a small flock and want to know how to keep your birds healthy? Join us to learn all things poultry, from initial considerations to processing. We will have fun learning from multiple speakers (County Agents and UGA Poultry Specialists).
- Lagrange, GA - (22.0 Miles)
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May 18 Just for the Health of It: Home Edition Just for the Health of It: Home Edition is a monthly, 1-hour webinar streamed on Facebook live. Bibb and Clayton County Extension offices collaborate to teach ways to manage and reduce the risk of chronic disease and offer live cooking demonstrations highlighting the topic of the session.
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Meriwether County Extension Office
Our mission is to extend life long learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
The Meriwether County Extension office offers residents many Agricultural Services including but not limited to soil and water analysis along with in person consultations with our Ag Agent, educational publications and information on a wide array of homeowner, farmer and consumer topics. Free publications are available at our office or online. Through Meriwether County Extension we also have the 4-H youth development program in which students ages 9-19 can participate in numerous 4-H activities. Our 4-H Agent provides in school club meetings monthly.
Meriwether County is located in West Central Georgia. The county seat is in Greenville, Ga. The county is rich in history and culture offering many places to visit. The county offers many areas suitable for business activities. Meriwether County is home to the Little White House, National Fish Hatchery, and many other tourist and historical attractions.
Office Hours
Our office is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. We are located at 1250 Terrell, Street, Greenville, GA 3022. Come by and visit us today.
Our office observes the UGA Holiday schedule.
Meriwether County Georgia Official Government Website
Visit Meriwether County's website to find out what's going on in your community.
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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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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.