Agriculture & Natural Resources
WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF MOVING TO OUR NEW LOCATION IN MEANSVILLE AND OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED UNTIL DECEMBER 2, 2024!
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.
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The Sky's the Limit
NASA internship experience with the Student Airborne Research Program (SARP) inspires graduate studies.
AUTM
UGA industry partners and startups released a record 66 new products.
Science and Ag Hill
The University of Georgia held a dedication ceremony on Oct. 30 to celebrate the completion of the first phase of renovations to modernize research and instruction facilities and infrastructure on UGA’s Science and Ag Hill.
Scratching the Surface
Researchers in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are studying how pastured and free-range chickens impact ecosystems on integrated crop-livestock farms.
A Shared Harvest
At Mark’s Melon Patch, UGA Extension plays a key role in supporting agritourism and farming traditions through expert advice and collaboration.
Vidalia AI
A multidisciplinary team of UGA researchers aims to enhance the competitiveness of Vidalia onion growers in Georgia.
Upcoming Events
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Nov 20 Houseplant Academy Series Discover the perfect opportunity to cultivate your indoor gardening skills with Nicole Caldwell from UGA Extension Gwinnett! Join us for an enriching lunch-and-learn series designed to transform your gardening prowess from black thumb to green glory. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or just beginning your green journey, these sessions cover everything you need to know about indoor growing. Topics include "Creating Your Own Green Oasis", "Gardening Under Lights", "Houseplants and Pest Control", and "Houseplants and the Holidays". Plus, participants can attend online concurrently with the in-person program. Get ready to get hands-on as you pot up your own houseplant cutting to bring home! To register for this FREE event, contact us at 678-377-4010 or uge1135@uga.edu.
- Virtual Event
- Lawrenceville, GA - (62.0 Miles)
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Dec 4 Lunch and Learn: Live Wreaths Join Pike County Extension in 2024 dive into Homestead Skills with monthly, virtual Lunch and Learns hosted on the second Wednesday of each month (with the exception of holidays). Each month will discover a new topic with experts leading the way. Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu to receive the Zoom link or catch the recordings on our YouTube channel. "Live Wreaths" will be led by UGA Extension Specialist and State Master Gardener Coordinator Sheri Dorn.
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Dec 6 NW Georgia Green Industry Update Timely information from University of Georgia Extension specialists for the tree and landscape industry. Topics to include: Soil Fertility of Plant Health Climate Trends and 2025 Outlook Tree and Landscape Plant Diseases Emerging Insect Pests in the Landscape Pesticide Safety
- Canton, GA - (77.0 Miles)
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Dec 10 Equine Nutrition and Pasture Management Program Dr. Kylee Jo Duberstein will be visiting Meriwether County to present on equine nutrition and pasture management. The program will take place at 6pm on Tuesday, December 10th. It will be located at the Meriwether County Extension Office. Address- 1250 Terrell Street, Greenville, Ga 30222. Register for the free class at tinyurl.com/MeriwetherHorses
- Greenville, GA - (25.0 Miles)
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Dec 14 Fayette County Extension Youth Garden Club Join us for our monthly garden club on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Youth will be exploring the outdoors through hands-on activities in our education garden. Ages: 2nd-5th grade
- Fayetteville, GA - (28.0 Miles)
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Dec 19 Houseplant Academy Series Discover the perfect opportunity to cultivate your indoor gardening skills with Nicole Caldwell from UGA Extension Gwinnett! Join us for an enriching lunch-and-learn series designed to transform your gardening prowess from black thumb to green glory. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or just beginning your green journey, these sessions cover everything you need to know about indoor growing. Topics include "Creating Your Own Green Oasis", "Gardening Under Lights", "Houseplants and Pest Control", and "Houseplants and the Holidays". Plus, participants can attend online concurrently with the in-person program. Get ready to get hands-on as you pot up your own houseplant cutting to bring home! To register for this FREE event, contact us at 678-377-4010 or uge1135@uga.edu.
- Virtual Event
- Lawrenceville, GA - (62.0 Miles)