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Pike County
UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

ANR Agent, Brooklyne Wassel

If you have any questions or concerns please call our office at 770-567-2010 or 678-588-3153.  


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BELOW YOU WILL FIND SOME OF THE MOST COMMONLY REQUESTED INFORMATION AND SERVICES OFFERED BY UGA PIKE COUNTY EXTENSION.


Soil

Soil Testing Services  

 


Pest

Pest Management Handbook

Fire Ant Information

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Georgia Pond

Aquatic Resources

 


Water

Water Testing Services

 


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Vegetable Gardening in Georgia


Local Pike

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UGA Forages Website

Minimizing Losses in Hay Storage and Feeding

Toxic Pasture Plants of Georgia


Extension News
Viral Protection
Viral Protection University of Georgia entomologists are seeking answers about how parasitic wasp biology has developed to use viruses to ensure offspring survival. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 1/27/2025
Prescribed burns
Prescribed burns Planned burns can help prevent the kind of massive out-of-control wildfires that have decimated millions of acres and caused billions in damages in the U.S. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 1/21/2025
Branch Honored
Branch Honored CAES professor has earned the nickname 'godfather of peanuts' By Brandon Ward | Published: 1/17/2025
2024 Weather In Review
2024 Weather In Review Data shows 2024 was the warmest year on record since official global tracking began in 1880. By Pam Knox, Jordan Powers | Published: 1/16/2025
Cyst Nematodes
Cyst Nematodes UGA researchers Melissa Mitchum and Xunliang Liu have uncovered how cyst nematodes co-opt a sugar beet’s vascular system for their own benefit. By Gary Goettling | Published: 1/14/2025
Organic Shelf Life
Organic Shelf Life Because organic growers and packers must adhere to higher production standards and restrictions on chemical additives, University of Georgia experts are exploring alternative methods for protecting organic products and consumers through a new $3.5 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. By Lillian Sosbee | Published: 1/10/2025
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Upcoming Events

  • Jan 28 Small Ruminant Parasite Management Workshop and FAMACHA(c) Certification The UGA Extension office in Oglethorpe County will host a small ruminant parasite management training January 28, 2025 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM. The full afternoon of training will cover multiple methods of parasite management, herd health assessments, and how to perform fecal egg counts at home on your sheep or goat farm. The course is $50 per person. RSVP to 706-743-8341 by January 22, 2025.
    • Crawford, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Feb 11 Houseplants Houseplants can bring a lot of natural beauty to your home; however, each one can have very different growing needs. In this class, we will discuss general care for houseplants and identify plants that will do best under different conditions in your home. Please feel free to bring one of your houseplants to discuss with the group. This plant that you bring in to share could have an issue and you would like some help, or it could be one that you love and is doing fantastic.
    • Fayetteville, GA - (34.0 Miles)
  • Feb 13 - Feb 15 UGA Extension Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program - Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section The program covers a multitude of subjects relating to crop production. 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.
    • McDonough, GA - (36.0 Miles)
  • Feb 21 Pollinator Tree Give Away Join us for our 2025 tree give away! This year we are giving away 1 catalpa tree per family. Catalpa trees are a medium deciduous tree that has beautiful bell-shaped blossoms and large heart shaped leaves. This tree is visited by pollinators and is the host plant for the catalpa sphinx moth. This tree has also been called the fish bait tree as the catalpa sphinx moth caterpillars are good for fishing bait. You will need an open space that has full sun with moist but well-draining soils. Tree quantities are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis.
    • Fayetteville, GA - (34.0 Miles)
  • Feb 22 Make & Take Bee Hotels Oconee County Extension will be holding a Make & Take program focused on Georgia's native solitary bees! Come learn and build with us on Saturday, Feb. 22nd from 10-11:30 AM. No prior experience or skills are required but if you have a drill, you are welcome to bring it. It costs $25 per bee hotel building kit, so bring the whole family and share in the hands-on experience. Pre-registration is due by 2/14. Call 706-542-7078 to RSVP or for questions.
    • Watkinsville, GA - (75.0 Miles)
  • Mar 25 Growing Vegetables: The Basics Growing your own vegetables can be a very rewarding experience. Join us for this beginner class to learn the basics of starting a vegetable garden. In this program, we will discuss how to grow vegetables, space requirements, selecting varieties to grow, and how to care for them during the growing season.
    • Fayetteville, GA - (34.0 Miles)
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