Agriculture & Natural Resources

Upcoming Events

• Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.

  • location_on Carrollton, GA - (61.0 Miles)
• Feb 19 Soil Testing: Zoom Program Learn the importance of soil testing and making proper amendments to ensure your plants growth to their full potential. We will provide an update on the types of soil tests available for urban gardeners, protocols, and how to properly read your soil reports. A healthy soil is the first step in ensuring healthy plants.

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• Feb 19 Houseplant Academy - Creating Terrariums Gardening isn’t just for warm weather! Escape the winter ‘blah’s’ by creating a little green world under glass. Join Nicole Caldwell from Gwinnett County Extension to discover the fascinating history of terrariums and get hands-on learning how to make and care for your own. In-person attendees will make a terrarium to take home!

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  • location_on Lawrenceville, GA - (68.0 Miles)
• Feb 23 Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2 Farming is a business. The Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training course, Part 2 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers achieve profitability and business sustainability. The 8-week Forsyth County Extension course includes two new sessions: Cut Flower Production and Controlled Environment Agriculture. Other sessions cover: Soil Health and Fertility, Fertilizers and Amendments, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, Pest Management, Seasonality and Crop Selection, Vegetable Propagation, Considerations for Small Fruit Production, Small Farm Safety, Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety, Crop Plans, and Marketing. Classes are held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. A tour of local farms will be scheduled for one Saturday during the course (TBD). Your $75 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and light snacks.

  • location_on Cumming, GA - (83.0 Miles)
• Feb 24 Dendrobium Orchids Dendrobium is a large genus of tropical and subtropical perennials in the orchid family. Come learn about these beautiful orchids from Gary Crozat. Learn how to grow these beautiful orchids at home. This is part of our orchid series, where we discuss different types of orchids and how to care for them.

  • location_on FAYETTEVILLE, GA - (34.0 Miles)
• Feb 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section 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.

  • location_on Conyers, GA - (52.0 Miles)