Agriculture & Natural Resources

Upcoming Events

• Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.

  • location_on Carrollton, GA - (183.0 Miles)
• Feb 19 Houseplant Academy - Creating Terrariums Gardening isn’t just for warm weather! Escape the winter ‘blah’s’ by creating a little green world under glass. Join Nicole Caldwell from Gwinnett County Extension to discover the fascinating history of terrariums and get hands-on learning how to make and care for your own. In-person attendees will make a terrarium to take home!

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  • location_on Lawrenceville, GA - (122.0 Miles)
• Feb 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmers Certificate Program Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section 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.

  • location_on Conyers, GA - (120.0 Miles)
• Feb 26 In the Garden: Edible Elegance, Blending Beauty and Bounty in Mixed Containers This webinar will show you how to transform ordinary pots into layered creations that include color, texture, and flavor. You’ll get smart planting combos, seasonal refresh ideas, and tips to keep your containers productive and gorgeous from first sprout to final harvest. Whether your space is a balcony, patio, or garden path, Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will teach you about living art that’s as mouthwatering as it is beautiful. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.

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• Mar 4 Homesteading Skills: Tomatoes Join Pike County Extension in 2026 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm (with the exception of holidays). Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu or Pike.Extension@uga.edu to receive the Zoom Link. You can also catch the recordings on our YouTube Channel!

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• Mar 5 In the Garden: Butterflies of Georgia Curious as to what butterfly you saw in your backyard? Learn how to identify Georgia’s butterflies, understand their seasonal patterns and habitats, and discover simple ways to support their life cycles through thoughtful gardening and conservation practices. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will cover basic ID, months with peak population, host plants, nectar sources, migratory behavior, and how to create spaces that attract and sustain both adults and caterpillars. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.

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• Mar 17 In the Garden: Georgia Wildflower Gardens Bring the beauty of Georgia’s native flowers into your own yard! Join Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett where you’ll discover easy, impactful ways to use native blooms to create colorful, pollinator-friendly spaces. We’ll explore top-performing wildflower species, simple design tips, and practical planting advice to help you build a landscape that’s low-maintenance, ecologically smart, and bursting with seasonal color. Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels. Come get inspired and let Georgia’s wildflowers do the rest! This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.

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• Mar 18 UGA Extension Henry County Category 24 Ornamental and Turf Licensing Exam Training UGA Extension Henry County is offering a program to help prepare those who are planning to take the Georgia Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exam in Category 24 Ornamental and Turf to pass it. The workshop will cover the Ornamental and Turf Section and the Core Manual (General Standards Section). We give you a couple of practice exams. The program will be held online via Zoom. The exam itself will not be offered after the class. It is offered at several technical colleges throughout the state. The cost is $45 with a check made payable to the technical college. To register for the exam, go to www.gapestexam.com. (Please note: UGA Extension does not handle registration for the exams).

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• Mar 26 In the Garden: Well Basics for Homeowners When you have a well, and turn your faucet on, are you curious about what’s going to get that water there? Join Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett to better understand your water system. This session will walk you through where that water comes from in Georgia, how wells work, common issues to watch for, how to protect your water quality, and simple steps to keep everything running smoothly. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.

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• Apr 9 In the Garden: Growing Healthy Pecans Whether you’re thinking about planting a few trees, already a backyard grower, or someone who just loves a good pecan pie and wants to know more about pecans, this session will give you a basic introduction to the biology of pecans, common challenges, best varieties and what it takes to keep trees healthy and productive. From varieties and planting tips to pest management and harvest basics, Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will leave with practical knowledge for this delicious Georgia staple. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.

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