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Monroe County
UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

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Extension Serves the Entire Community

Monroe County Extension offers a wealth of information and services to residents of our county. Our Agriculture and Natural Resources programs provide research-based information, educational programming, and resources to homeowners and commercial clientele in a variety of areas. Water and soil testing information and access to UGA publications are available through our office as well.




Upcoming Events

  • Apr 2 Georgia Green Landscape Stewards Looking for a way to make your home landscape more sustainable? Join Forsyth County Extension staff for this spring offering of the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program. You will learn about simple steps to support native wildlife, improve soil health, and protect water quality in your community. At the end of the series you will have the opportunity to certify your landscape as a Georgia Green Landscape!
    • Virtual Event
  • Apr 4 Hall County Master Gardeners' Spring Expo Native plants - Evergreens - Garden Art - Perennials - Plants for Wildlife - Vegetable Plants - Trees - Shrubs - Pots - Garden Tools Rain or Shine - Covered Venue - Food Trucks Onsite "Beautification Through Education" Please visit the speaker's tent Friday and Saturday 11:00am-1:00pm to hear presentations on garden related topics. See website for more information. $2 admission - Kids 12 & Under Free - No Pets hallmastergardeners.com
    • Gainesville, GA - (86.0 Miles)
  • Apr 4 Advanced Fruit Growing: Grafting Apple and Pears In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with a choice of 4 semi-dwarf apple or pear rootstock which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous apple, pear and asian pear scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use.
    • Canton, GA - (86.0 Miles)