Agriculture & Natural Resources

Upcoming Events

• Sep 26 Small Ruminant Field Day Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Already have a flock and want to improve your management? Join use for the Small Ruminant Field day, a program designed for both current and prospective sheep and goat producers. Topics covered: - Nutrition & Pasture Basics - Parasite Management & Fecal Egg Counts - USDA FSA & NRCS resources available to producers - Safe handling & basic small ruminant husbandry

  • location_on Atlanta, GA - (44.0 Miles)
• Sep 30 UGA Extension Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section The Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section 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.

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  • location_on Lawrenceville, GA - (71.0 Miles)
• Oct 1 Farm Passport Tour This Multi-Day tour follows Georgia Farm Bureau's Farm Passport stops and is perfect for all ages. Collect passport stamps to gain prizes! To join in the tour, you must be pre-registered with a $5 per person per day fee. Activities included in registration vary by day. To register, contact the Extension Office: 770-567-2010 or pike.extension@uga.edu The October 1st tour will bring pecans, pumpkins, a corn maze, and butter pecan ice cream!

  • location_on Meansville, GA
• Oct 1 UGA Extension Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section The Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section 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.

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  • location_on Lawrenceville, GA - (71.0 Miles)
• Oct 2 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program: Small Ruminant Production The Pike County Extension Office and Spalding County Extension Office are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program with a focus on sheep and goat nutrition, breeding, FAMACHA, and more! This course is specifically designed with beginners in mind, and anyone with an interest in small ruminant care is welcome to sign up. Course Details: Friday, Sept 11: Intro to small ruminants, breeds and selection, nutrition, and more Friday, Sept 18: Small ruminant health, breeding, and pest management Friday, Sept 25: Hands-on learning with body condition scoring, FAMACHA, and more Friday, Oct 2: Visit two small ruminant farms Friday, Oct 9: Small Business Management Course - Marketing, business planning, and more Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each session Cost: $80 per person (+ credit/debit card fees) and covers all materials; register by Friday, September 4th at 6:00 p.m. Contact: Brooklyne Wassel at brooklyne.wassel@uga.edu or 770-567-2010 Victoria Hull at visctoria.hull@uga.edu or 770-467-4225

  • location_on Meansville, GA
• Oct 2 UGA Extension Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section The Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section 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.

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  • location_on Lawrenceville, GA - (71.0 Miles)