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.
Plant or Insect Identification
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. Be sure to take photos including: Close-ups of the problem or specimen for ID, The ‘big picture’ that shows surrounding conditions and Healthy sections of the plant.
Upcoming Events
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Sep 10 Building Better Garden Soil with Cover Crops Healthy gardens start with healthy soil! Learn how cover crops, or plants grown specifically to improve the soil, can help reduce weeds, prevent erosion, add organic matter, and improve soil health. Whether you're maintaining a backyard vegetable garden or preparing for next season, this program will introduce practical, easy-to-use cover crop options and explain when and how to use them.
- Lincolnton, GA - (36.0 Miles)
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Sep 11 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
- Meansville, GA - (139.0 Miles)
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Sep 14 Wildlife Identification Workshop Ever wondered what wildlife species live around your property—or what animal left those tracks, bones, or other signs behind? Join us for a hands-on wildlife identification class designed to help participants recognize common Georgia wildlife and better understand the animals they encounter. Participants will get up close with real wildlife skulls, skins, and other specimens while learning how physical characteristics such as teeth, skull shape, fur, and body structure can help identify different species. The class will also cover common wildlife signs and clues that can help you determine what animals are using your property. Whether you're a landowner, outdoor enthusiast, hunter, gardener, or simply curious about Georgia wildlife, this interactive class will give you practical skills for identifying the wildlife around you.
- Covington, GA - (109.0 Miles)
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Sep 15 Wild Harvesting in GA- Native plants used for natural dyes & inks Discover how native plants like black walnut, goldenrod, pokeberry, sumac and more have been traditionally harvested and transformed into richly hued dyes for fiber arts. Dr. Holly Campbell with University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources will help you learn safe, ethical foraging practices, see real dye results on different fibers, and explore simple, accessible techniques for turning local plants into beautiful, usable color. Perfect for anyone curious about natural dyeing, wild harvesting.
- Virtual Event
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Sep 17 Georgia Forage Conference Smart inputs build strong forage systems. Learn how at our inaugural event. Morning sessions will cover how to manage forages to prevent problems (typically weeds) in hay and livestock grazing systems. Afternoon sessions will demonstrate how to integrate economic and environmental sustainability into your resilient forage operation. Registration will open on August 1. Contact your local Extension office for more details.
- Tifton, GA - (162.0 Miles)
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Sep 24 Fall Vegetable Gardening Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett jump?start your cool?season harvest with this practical, southeast focused webinar on fall vegetable gardening. Learn the best crops, when to plant them, and simple steps for soil prep and pest management so your garden thrives well past summer. Great for anyone curious about fall crops or season extension.
- Virtual Event
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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
- Atlanta, GA - (148.0 Miles)
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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.
- Virtual Event
- Lawrenceville, GA - (125.0 Miles)
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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.
- Virtual Event
- Lawrenceville, GA - (125.0 Miles)
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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.
- Virtual Event
- Lawrenceville, GA - (125.0 Miles)
