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The Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to our citizens through unbiased, research-based education.

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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (186.0 Miles)
  • Feb 13 - Feb 15 UGA Extension Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program - Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section The program covers a multitude of subjects relating to crop production. The program was developed in partnership with Georgia Organics and the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Topics include Soil health and fertility, soil amendments and fertilizers, cover crops, crop rotations, pest management, crop selection, crop propagation, equipment, post-harvest handling, food safety, and marketing.
    • McDonough, GA - (124.0 Miles)
  • Feb 13 Soil Basics and Interpreting Georgia Soil Tests Free. Learn the fundamental components of soil, including texture, structure, and organic matter, and how these factors influence plant growth. Understand why soil pH and nutrient levels, are important and how they can be managed for optimal plant production. Lisa Klein discusses the benefits of obtaining a soil test report and why that is important in your home garden. By understanding soil basics and effectively interpreting soil test reports, anyone can enhance their gardening or farming practices. This webinar provides 1 hour of continuing education credit toward the 10 hours that MGEVs are required to complete each year.
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