Agriculture & Natural Resources
From the Newton Extension ANR Blog
Hurricane Damage May Lead to Access to Toxic Plants
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, there are a lot of trees down in pastures and on fences. On top of the obvious issue of down fence not holding cows and horses in, this can create a couple of additional issues: If you have any questions or need any help, please feel free to reach […]
Weeds in Forages: Making a bad situation worse
Written by Dr. Bob Stougaard The most recent USDA NASS Georgia Crop Progress and Condition Report had this to say about livestock and pastures: Cattle were in mostly good to fair condition, while pastures were in mostly fair to poor condition. Armyworms continued to be a problem for many operators, although cooler weather brought some […]
Newton County Extension and Human Resources Plant Giveaways and MGEV Info
Broccoli Growing Basics: Soil: broccoli prefers a soil pH between 6 to 7 and temperatures of 60–65°F (will tolerate temperatures between 40–75°F). Spacing: Rows 18–36” apart, sow 4–6” and thin to 12–24” Companion planting: Incompatibility – cabbage, cauliflower, eggplant, beans, tomato, strawberry. Companions – beets, spinach, chard, garlic, potatoes, cucumbers, rosemary. Water requirements: Best watered […]
Staff Listing
Because of her passion for agriculture, Ashley Best has spent the past seven years as a high school agricultural educator teaching Animal and Veterinary Science classes. She graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Georgia and her Masters of Science in Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communication from the University of Missouri. Ashley currently resides in Morgan County and is excited to join the Northwest District. She hopes to use her knowledge and experience in agriculture to be a valuable resource in Newton County. In her spare time, she enjoys barrel racing and riding horses as well as spending time with her family.
Below are some of UGA Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.
Production Agriculture
Statewide Variety Testing Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
UGA Weather Network Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Pesticide Safety Education Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
Sustainable Agriculture A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Ag Budgets and Economics Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Farmgate Value Report Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.
Home & Garden
Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
Georgia Green Industry Professional Development The UGA Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
Georgia Green Landscape Stewards The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.
Schools
Community and School Gardens This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to UGA Extension and other research-based resources.
Lesson Plans and Teacher Resources Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.