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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PSO Awards
Five University of Georgia faculty and staff members are being honored for their commitment to public service and outreach.
AAAS Fellows
The honor is for extraordinary achievements leading to scientific advancement.
Listening Session
United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the Iron Horse Farm at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences earlier this month for a listening session with Georgia’s agricultural leaders and the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Farm Bill
You’ve probably heard of the U.S. Farm Bill, but do you know what it is? While it may seem like it only affects farmers, this complex legislation impacts everyone — whether you buy groceries, care about conservation or rely on nutrition programs.
A Bug’s Life
Love them or hate them, bugs are a fact of life in the South.
World Wonderer
CAES alum Consuelo De Moraes, a chemical ecologist and full professor, directs the Laboratory of Biocommunication and Entomology at ETH Zürich.
Upcoming Events
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Apr 5 Advanced Fruit Growing: Grafting Apple and Pears In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with a choice of 4 semi-dwarf apple or pear rootstock which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous apple, pear and asian pear scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use.
- Canton, GA - (83.0 Miles)
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Apr 5 Sow and Grow Garden Club Join us for our 2025 youth spring garden club on 2 scheduled Saturdays in March, April and May. Youth will explore the outdoors and learn about habitats through hands-on activities in our Education Garden. This program is for 1st thru 3rd graders.
- Fayetteville, GA - (34.0 Miles)
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Apr 9 Georgia Green Landscape Stewards Looking for a way to make your home landscape more sustainable? Join Forsyth County Extension staff for this spring offering of the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program. You will learn about simple steps to support native wildlife, improve soil health, and protect water quality in your community. At the end of the series you will have the opportunity to certify your landscape as a Georgia Green Landscape!
- Virtual Event
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Apr 14 Journeyman Farmer Training-Small Ruminant Production Carroll and Paulding County Extension are hosting a Journeyman Farmer program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. The program requires two-step training and the ability to complete both online training modules and in-person class meetings. Step 1: Small Farm Business Planning (March 10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Step 2: Small Ruminant Production Online & In-Person Training (March 24, April 14, April 28, and May 12). Participants must complete Step One before participating in Step Two. Step 3: Intern-Mentorship Opportunities The cost for the program is $80.00. Registration will close on March 3, 2025.
- Carrollton, GA
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Apr 15 Using Native Plants in Your Landscape A Georgia native plant is a plant that has evolved and occurs naturally in the state of Georgia. Join us as we learn about Georgia native plants, what they are, why we need them, and growing Georgia natives in your own yard. The educators for this program will be Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers Charlane Hemphill and Russell Guillory. FREE
- Fayetteville, GA - (34.0 Miles)
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Apr 15 Tomatoes With Tom Join Tom Bonnell as he shares information about growing tomatoes, varieties to consider, and tips to producing a great harvest.
- Fayetteville, GA - (34.0 Miles)