Agriculture & Natural Resources

Meet Our ANR Agent

Brenda JacksonAdministration Agriculture & Natural Resources County Extension Coordinator/ANR Agent
bljack@uga.edu 706-695-3031

What's Growing On

Garden Notes for August Posted by bljack on Aug 28, 2019
Protect yourself from the heat, clean up the garden for winter, prepare the soil for next garden season, plant your fall veggies.
Native Ornamentals Posted by bljack on Aug 21, 2019
Native plants have many good qualities going for them. They have evolved locally and have withstood the test of time.
August Tips for the Yard Posted by bljack on Aug 14, 2019
There 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.

Hurricane Preparation and Recovery

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Select here for 2026 Murray Extension Lunch and Learn Classes

Select here for New World Screw Worm Preparedness and Response Webinar

Diagnostic Services Available:

* Soil Testing - $ 14.00 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

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ANR Events

Sep 9 Kokedama Workshop Explore the Japanese art of kokedama! Nicole Caldwell will guide you through the history and care of this beautiful botanical craft, and attendees will create their own kokedama to take home. Moss and plant included. $10 for in-person participation. Online participation is free.
- Virtual Event
- Lawrenceville, GA - (70.0 Miles)
Sep 10 Cobb County Food Preservation Workshop - Pepper Jelly Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. In this class, participants will make pepper jelly while learning safe, research-based methods for preparing jams and jellies using water-bath canning. Seating is limited.
- Marietta, GA - (58.0 Miles)
Sep 11 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program: Small Ruminant Production The Pike County Extension Office and Spalding County Extension Office are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program with a focus on sheep and goat nutrition, breeding, FAMACHA, and more! This course is specifically designed with beginners in mind, and anyone with an interest in small ruminant care is welcome to sign up. Course Details: Friday, Sept 11: Intro to small ruminants, breeds and selection, nutrition, and more Friday, Sept 18: Small ruminant health, breeding, and pest management Friday, Sept 25: Hands-on learning with body condition scoring, FAMACHA, and more Friday, Oct 2: Visit two small ruminant farms Friday, Oct 9: Small Business Management Course - Marketing, business planning, and more Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each session Cost: $80 per person (+ credit/debit card fees) and covers all materials; register by Friday, September 4th at 6:00 p.m. Contact: Brooklyne Wassel at brooklyne.wassel@uga.edu or 770-567-2010 Victoria Hull at visctoria.hull@uga.edu or 770-467-4225
- Meansville, GA - (123.0 Miles)