Agriculture & Natural Resources

Upcoming Events

• May 30 Athens Honeybee Festival Come join us at the Honeybee Festival! There will be hive explorations, honey tasting, crafts for the kids, vendors, and the Boss Dawg food truck! This event is free to the public. We can't wait for you to see what all the buzz is about!

  • location_on Bogart, GA - (78.0 Miles)
• Jun 2 Monroe County Farmers Association June Meeting Topic to be covered. Cool Season Pasture Management Planting legumes 17:30 -18:00 Dinner 18:00 -18:45 Pasture talk 18:45 -19:00 Questions $7.00 to attend Please contact the office to RSVP

  • location_on Forsyth, GA - (22.0 Miles)
• Jun 3 IPM Workshop at Patchwork City Farms Join UGA Extension Fulton County for a hands-on IPM workshop hosted at a small-scale farm, designed specifically for urban and community vegetable growers. This interactive training will focus on sustainable, practical pest management strategies that protect crops, people, and the environment while supporting farm viability. Participants will work alongside UGA Extension agents, specialists, and an experienced farmer to build pest identification and management skills. Sessions will include insect identification, plant disease diagnosis and holistic management, and proper calibration and use of backpack sprayers. Emphasis will be placed on accurate pest identification, informed decision-making, and effective application techniques. Attendees will gain hands-on practice in the field, leaving with tools and confidence to implement IPM practices on their own farms and gardens. Ideal for urban growers, beginning farmers, and anyone interested in sustainable vegetable production.

  • location_on Atlanta, GA - (49.0 Miles)
• Jun 5 Credits and Coffee: Understanding Pollinators Grab a cup of coffee, a biscuit, and earn some pesticide credits. 1 CEU in Categories: 10 (Private), 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 & 31 Presentation: Understanding Pollinators

  • location_on Meansville, GA
• Jun 5 Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small farm Business Planning Class The program is held in collaboration with the UGA Small Business Development Center and will cover topics such as balance and income statements, budgets, insurance, and financing. It will assist current small farmers and those who are planning to start a small farm to better understand the financial side of small scale agriculture. The program will be held at the Rockdale County Extension Office located at 1127 West Ave SW, Conyers, GA 30012.

  • location_on McDonough, GA - (36.0 Miles)
• Jun 10 GA/FL Irrigation Expo 2026 The University of Georgia and the University of Florida Extension Services are partnering with local RC&D councils and Soil & Water Conservation Districts to host a new agricultural expo focused on irrigation. Experience live demonstrations, including blue-dye tests, pivot uniformity, and micro-irrigation for freeze protection! Over 25 irrigation exhibitors will also be on-site, showcasing a wide range of irrigation products and knowledge.

  • location_on Lyons, GA - (131.0 Miles)