Agriculture & Natural Resources
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What's Growing On
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Garden Notes for AugustProtect yourself from the heat, clean up the garden for winter, prepare the soil for next garden season, plant your fall veggies.
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Native OrnamentalsNative plants have many good qualities going for them. They have evolved locally and have withstood the test of time.
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August Tips for the YardThere are many other important jobs that should be taken care of in your yard as well. Below is a list of activities that will help your home look its best, no matter how hot it is.
- Purifying Non- Portable Water
- Storing Water For Emergencies
- Storing Food For Emergencies
- Is Your Food Safe After a Flood
- Sanitizing After a Flood
- If the Power Goes Out
Diagnostic Services Available:
* Soil Testing - $ 13.00 per sample ( Soil Bags Available at Extension Office )
* Water Testing - Varies depending on the test required ( Test Kits available at Extension Office )
* Forage and Hay Testing - $ 44.00 per sample (depending on the type of test requested)
* Plant Tissue Diagnostics - $ 28.00 per sample
* Weed Identification - No Charge
* Insect Identification - No Charge
ANR Events
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Jul 17 ServSafe® University of Georgia Cooperative Extension/Gilmer County provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service professionals from the National Restaurant Association. Successful completion of the exam results in certification from NRAEF. This is a 1 day course.
- Ellijay, GA - (14.0 Miles)
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Jul 18 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Join us on Thursday July 18th for a one-day ServSafe Manager Certification course and Exam. The Food Safety Manager Certification lasts for 5 years. The Training will be held at the Thomas County Extension Office. Register by Friday July 5th to receive the course materials.
- Thomasville, GA - (276.0 Miles)
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Jul 22 ServSafe Manager One-Day Training The ServSafe Food Safety Training Program leads the way in providing current and comprehensive educational materials to the food service industry. The ServSafe for Managers class and Exam is recognized by more federal, state, and local jurisdictions than any other food safety certification and in Georgia, food safety certification is required by law. The University of Georgia Extension in Gwinnett is pleased to offer the SERV Safe for Managers Certification Class and Exam. Class, Book, and Test $150 Retest - $70 Contact: Ines Beltran at inesb@uga.edu or at 678-477-4014
- Lawrenceville, GA
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Prevent Spread of Dengue The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) has been shown to transmit dengue in some regions, so Georgia residents should take precautions to prevent infection.
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Roach or Palmetto Bug "Palmetto bug" is a regional term for several winged species of cockroach that are common in the Southeast.
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Food law An interest in food safety and regulatory law fueled a College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences food science major's application to the University of Georgia School of Law.
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Adaptive Farming Solutions When a half-ton bale of hay fell off a wagon in 2019, striking the back of Donald Adams’ head, the future of his family farm fell into immediate uncertainty.
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