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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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

Nov 17 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Early County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
- Blakely, GA - (233.0 Miles)
Nov 18 ServSafe® Manager This is a one-day class. Test will be taken on site at conclusion.
- Ellijay, GA - (14.0 Miles)
Nov 19 ServSafe Manager Level Instruction and Exam ServSafe is a training designed and offered by the National Restaurant Association to enhance the quality of service and safety within restaurant establishments. Through the use of educational resources, materials, and programs led by trained and certified instructors and proctors, ServSafe helps to cultivate and reinforce effective and safe service within those who work within and manage the food operation. The Manager's Level course will give participants instruction on food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, along with cleaning, sanitizing, and other topics. This event will be a one day course including both instruction and exam.
- Douglasville, GA - (67.0 Miles)