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 are 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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Sep 21 Beef Quality Assurance Workshop Jasper County ANR Agent Derrick Jones and Morgan County ANR Agent Lucy Ray will be hosting a BQA certification workshop on Thursday, September 21, 2023 with guest speaker Franklin County ANR Agent Raymond Fitzpatrick. The topics of discussion will include feeds and nutrition, genetic selection, cattle handling, transport and marketing, bio-security, record keeping and more.
- Madison, GA - (86.0 Miles)
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Sep 21 Beef Basics 2023 Got cows? Join us for our introductory cattle course, Beef Basics, coming up this September! Hear from UGA Extension agents their takes on cattle managing basics like facilities, breed selection, operation types, nutrition, reproduction, health, and more. Sept 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5th at 6:30PM $15 registration fee Classes held at Lincoln County Agriculture Center 2080 Rowland York Rd, Lincolnton GA Register at tinyurl.com/BeefBasics23
- Lincolnton, GA - (36.0 Miles)
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Sep 22 Water Systems Workshop - Alabama The Water Systems Workshop aims to promote greater understanding of water systems, water assessments, including FDA's proposed Water Builder Tool, and water distribution equipment and connections. This workshop is designed to be interactive using presentations that encourage discussions, scenario-based small group breakouts, and hands-on activities. The workshop is structured to accommodate regional considerations within the content. Attendees will gain the knowledge and skills to evaluate their water systems for risk factors that may affect the safety of fresh produce for human consumption. This work is done in partnership with the FDA, The Georgia Department of Agriculture, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, The Alabama Cooperative Extension, Georgia Cooperative Extension, Auburn University, and the University of Georgia. Where: Wiregrass Research and Extension Center Headland, AL 36345 When: 9 am - 5 pm (lunch will be provided) Cost: $25
- Headland, AL - (243.0 Miles)
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Sep 23 Beef Cattle 201 This is a workshop designed for cattle producers interested in enhancing conservation on their farms and improving their economic production. Topics include Economics, Market Outlook, Forage & Herd Management, Reproduction, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), and more.
- Thomaston, GA - (143.0 Miles)
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Sep 27 UGA Master Forager 2023-2024 Learn how to safely wild harvest with UGA Extension. This series will cover topics ranging from acorn processing to uses for herbaceous plants to a dye project through a 12-month hands-on series. Five full day programs will cover a wide array of topics while four optional labs provide opportunities to dive deeper and forage through the seasons. Finish up the year with a foraging graduation for those who successfully complete the series. Space in this series is limited to 20 participants to allow for as much hands-on experience as possible. September 27* October 4 October 18* November Off December Off January 24* February 28 March 27* April 24 May 29* June 26 July 31* *Full day program at UGA Research and Education Gardens in Griffin All other programs will be optional labs 1:00 - 3:00 pm, locations TBA An equal opportunity, affirmative action, veteran, disability institution.
- Griffin, GA - (134.0 Miles)
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Sep 28 Forage Workshop The workshop will encompass forage quality, alfalfa production, variable rate technology, and government programming. The cost is $10, and lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the program.
- Gray, GA - (97.0 Miles)
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Sep 28 Beef Basics 2023 Got cows? Join us for our introductory cattle course, Beef Basics, coming up this September! Hear from UGA Extension agents their takes on cattle managing basics like facilities, breed selection, operation types, nutrition, reproduction, health, and more. Sept 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5th at 6:30PM $15 registration fee Classes held at Lincoln County Agriculture Center 2080 Rowland York Rd, Lincolnton GA Register at tinyurl.com/BeefBasics23
- Lincolnton, GA - (36.0 Miles)
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Oct 5 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section The second part is the Fruit & Vegetable Production that covers a multitude of subjects relating to crop production. Participants will have the chance to visit a working farm as part of the program. The presentations will be given by UGA Specialists with accompanying textbook and other materials. 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 Marketing
- McDonough, GA - (120.0 Miles)
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Oct 5 Beef Basics 2023 Got cows? Join us for our introductory cattle course, Beef Basics, coming up this September! Hear from UGA Extension agents their takes on cattle managing basics like facilities, breed selection, operation types, nutrition, reproduction, health, and more. Sept 14, 21, 28 & Oct 5th at 6:30PM $15 registration fee Classes held at Lincoln County Agriculture Center 2080 Rowland York Rd, Lincolnton GA Register at tinyurl.com/BeefBasics23
- Lincolnton, GA - (36.0 Miles)
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Oct 6 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section The second part is the Fruit & Vegetable Production that covers a multitude of subjects relating to crop production. Participants will have the chance to visit a working farm as part of the program. The presentations will be given by UGA Specialists with accompanying textbook and other materials. 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 Marketing
- McDonough, GA - (120.0 Miles)
Extension Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943)