Agriculture & Natural Resources
Meet Our ANR Agent - Campbell Vaughn
Campbell Vaughn was born in Augusta and graduated high school from Augusta Prep in 1990. Campbell earned a Bachelors of Science of Agriculture at UGA in 1994. He worked in corporate sales for 7 years in Atlanta with Georgia Pacific and Bellsouth. Then he went back to UGA for a Landscape Architecture degree and graduated with a Bachelors of Landscape Architecture. After graduating from UGA for a second time, Campbell moved back to Augusta and opened his own Landscape Architecture business called Campbell Vaughn Design Group, specializing in residential redesign.
Listen to The Lawn & Garden Show every Saturday morning at 7:00 a.m. on WGAC 580 AM or 95.1 FM.
If you have questions about your lawn, garden, insects, or other landscape issues, please email photos along with your question(s) to uge3245@uga.edu. Most issues and identifications can be diagnosed with good photos. Once Campbell or Suzanne has your photos and questions, they will be able to assist you. Follow our easy-to-follow instructions to take proper photos for diagnosis.
Watch Campbell and Suzanne on the June 13, 2023 episode of "Making It Grow" on South Carolina ETV. Prepare yourself for an enthralling exploration into the world of gardening as hosts Amanda McNulty and Terasa Lott welcome special guests University of Georgia Extension Agents Suzanne Holmes and Campbell Vaughn. They provide valuable insights on fascinating topics like fairy rings and milkweed propagation, along with a showcase of their favorite garden tools.
Upcoming Events
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Dec 2 2024 Equine Exchange: Behavior and Training The Equine Exchange is a monthly webinar that has provided practical equine management information for horse owners since 2022. In 2024, the series will follow a set curriculum of topics related to equine behavior and training. The program is at 12PM EST, virtual via Zoom, and is free to attend. It will be held the first Monday of each month with the exception of holidays. 12/2 Round Table and Expert Q&A
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Dec 3 Let's Learn How Wetlands Work Learn about the water cycle in nature, including First/Second/Third order streams, how important wetlands are to filtering water and a little about the animals and plants that they support. You can even learn how you can create a mini wetland in a pot or in your backyard! Let Lisa Klein guide you through this important environmental topic. This webinar provides 1 hour of continuing education credit toward the 10 hours that MGEVs are required to complete each year.
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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 5 Lunch & Learn - Owls Camden County ANR Agent, Jessica Warren, offers virtual lunch and learn courses in 2024. Classes were originally scheduled once a month, but due to time constraints and scheduling issues, programs will now be offered once a quarter. Classes offered 2024: Common House Plant Problems; Building Soil Health; Armadillos: Friend or Foe?; Stormwater Mgt. in the Home Landscape; and Owls. Continue to register for classes of interest and a notice will be sent at a later date when topics are rescheduled: Frogs of Georgia; Unsung Pollinators; Unique Edible Plants for Georgia and North Florida; Common Insect Pests of the Home Garden; Native Asters; Spiders Among Us; Permaculture Basics. Classes are free and open to the public. The zoom link to attend the classes registered for will be emailed the day before the class and a reminder will be sent the morning of the class. By registering for classes, you will also receive the archive link to view the class(es) at your convenience.
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Dec 12 The Do's and Don'ts of Urban Wildlife Free. Meet all the urban wildlife players! Learn about raccoons, armadillo, rabbit, deer, coyote, opossum, rat, skunk, Canada goose, mallard duck, voles, moles, bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, lizards, snakes, hawks, songbirds, bears and many others. Most people would be surprised at how many wild animals live in their neighborhoods; let Lisa Klein introduce you to your wild neighbors as you learn a little about their biology and how they can coexist with humans. Learn how you can support urban wildlife properly and how to reduce human/animal interactions to minimize damage and risk. This webinar provides 1 hour of continuing education credit toward the 10 hours that MGEVs are required to complete each year.
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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.
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- Lawrenceville, GA - (122.0 Miles)
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Jan 6 - Mar 26 Master Gardener Class presented by Richmond County Extension Registration open October 1 - November 26, 2024 for the 2025 Master Gardener Class. Open to any adult in Richmond County or surrounding counties with an interest in horticulture and a desire to volunteer in the community. Master Gardener students enter the program with a variety of experience levels and skills. Before being accepted into the program, applicants must complete a background check required of all University of Georgia Extension Volunteers. Classes are taught by University of Georgia faculty and other subject area experts. Class topics include botany, plant physiology, soils, flowering plants, vegetable gardening, fruit gardening, herb gardening, organic gardening, entomology, plant pathology and disease control, landscape design, plant propagation, composting and more. The class will meet at the Augusta-Richmond County Library in downtown Augusta, 5:00pm-7:30pm starting Monday, January 6, 2025 and will meet each Monday and Wednesday until the last session on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
- Augusta, GA
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Jan 8 2025 Annual Blueberry Update Join us for the 2025 Annual Blueberry Update on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for updates on disease, post-harvest physiology, horticulture, water management, and blueberry breeder update. Speakers scheduled are Dr. Jonathan Oliver (UGA Plant Pathologist), Dr. Angelos Deltsidis (UGA Horticulturalist / Post-harvest Extension specialist), Dr. Juliet Chu (UGA Blueberry Breeder), Dr. Zilphina Rubio Ames (UGA Horticulturalist), and Jason Mallard (Area Water Agent). Cost to attend is FREE. Lunch will be provided. Registration deadline to attend is January 3, 2025. Location: The Blueberry Warehouse, 199 Tobacco Lane, Alma, GA 31510 CCA credits, Commercial (Cat. 21), and Private (Cat. 10) pesticide credits have been applied for. For questions, or details on becoming a sponsor of this meeting, please contact the Bacon County Extension Office at 912-632-5601.
- Alma, GA - (133.0 Miles)
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Jan 9 Raising Chicks in Backyard Flocks Free. Hatching and raising your own chickens can be a fascinating and rewarding experience. Learn about the equipment necessary, how to tell if you have fertile eggs and about the stages of embryo development. Lisa Klein will teach you what to look for before hatching and how to properly care for your chicks after hatching. Gain knowledge in the essentials of feeding, watering, and monitoring chick development as they grow into healthy adults. This webinar provides 1 hour of continuing education credit toward the 10 hours that MGEVs are required to complete each year.
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Jan 17 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program - Small Farm Business Planning Section The Small Farm Business Planning Topics include lessons learned from successful small farms, market feasibility, balance sheets, income statements, risk management, marketing and technology, as well as preparing a business plan. Successful participants will have the foundation to prepare their own farm business plan. The cost is $75, which includes textbook, handouts, and lunch.
- McDonough, GA - (120.0 Miles)
Extension Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943)