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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Nov 12 Homesteading Skills: Rabbits Join Pike County Extension in 2025 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the second 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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Nov 13 2025 MASTER CATTLEMEN’S PROGRAM Thursday, from 6:00PM-8:30PM Warren County Extension Office (48 Warren Street, Warrenton, Ga 30828) Cost: IN PERSON – $100 (includes notebook, hat and full meal each session.) Speaker Schedule September 18th: Dr. Lawton Stewart, Nutrition Management. September 25th: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, External Parasites | Dr. John Worley, Fencing & Facilities October 2nd: Dr. Will Secor, Beef Cattle Economics October 9th: Dr. Pedro Fontes, Reproduction October 23rd: Dr. Brad Heins Herd Health Considerations and Bioterrorism October 30th: Mr. Dylan Davis, Evaluation and Selection | Dale Sandlin, Georgia Cattlemen’s Update November 6th: Dr. Lisa Baxter, Forage Management November 13th: Mr. Jason Duggin, Beef Quality Assurance
- WARRENTON, GA - (38.0 Miles)
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Nov 18 In the Garden: Vermicomposting! It's for the Worms Worms might not get much credit, but they’re some of the best composters around! In this webinar, we’ll explore vermicomposting—a natural, efficient way to turn kitchen scraps into rich, nutrient-dense soil using worms. Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett teach you how to set up a worm bin, what materials to use, and how to keep your worms happy and productive. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gardener, this session will give you the tools to create a low-maintenance, eco-friendly composting system that benefits both your plants and the planet. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
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Nov 25 In the Garden: The Benefits of Trees Trees do so much more than just stand tall—they shape our landscapes, clean our air, and support life in ways we don’t always notice. In this webinar, we’ll dive into how trees improve our communities, from cooling city streets to providing homes for wildlife. You’ll learn about the hidden benefits trees bring to our health, soil, and stormwater systems, plus practical ways to incorporate them into yards and public spaces. Whether you’re looking to plant a shade tree, boost biodiversity, or just appreciate the quiet power of trees, special guest Dave Long, Community Forester with Georgia Forestry Commission will leave you with a new appreciation for the forests, backyards, and parks around you. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
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Dec 3 Homesteading Skills: Pantry Pests and Storage Join Pike County Extension in 2025 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the second 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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Dec 4 Houseplants and the Holidays 2.0 Last December’s holiday houseplant class was so fun, we’re doing it again (and with more information!)! Learn all the basics of decorating your home and office for the holidays with houseplants, including how to care for those plants once the holidays have passed. We’ll also learn how to make some plant-themed gifts for the holidays. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hannukah, New Year’s, or you just like a festive home in the wintertime, you won’t want to miss this one.
- Virtual Event
- Lawrenceville, GA - (122.0 Miles)
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Dec 4 In the Garden: Windowsill Herb Gardening Bring the freshness of an outside garden into the heart of your home! In this inspiring session, you’ll discover how to transform a simple sunny windowsill into a tapestry of flavor — from vibrant basil and zesty chives to calming chamomile. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension will share smart, space?saving techniques, easy maintenance tips, and harvesting know?how so you can enjoy fragrant, home?grown herbs in your cooking, teas, and daily rituals along with a variety of other ornamental plants to beautiful your interiorscape. Whether you’re a first?time planter or a seasoned green thumb, this webinar will help you cultivate beauty, sustainability, and taste right at your fingertips. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
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Dec 5 Calhoun Bull Test Sale Join us for the 56th Annual Calhoun Bull Evaluation Sale at the NW GA Livestock Pavilion on December 5th, 2025 at 12:30PM Selling 70 top performing bulls from respected seedstock producers all over the southeast. Online bidding thru Liveauctions.tv. Catalog and videos available soon!
- Calhoun, GA - (187.0 Miles)
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Dec 17 Category 41 Mosquito Control Training Henry County Extension is offering a webinar to help prepare those who are planning to take the Georgia Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exam in Category 41 Mosquito Control to pass it. The workshop will cover ONLY the Mosquito Control section and NOT the Core Manual (General Standards). For those who already have the license, five pesticide applicator recertification credits will be offered in Category 41 Mosquito Control.
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Dec 18 In the Garden / Birds as Pollinators: A Hidden Ecological Force Join us for an enlightening exploration into how our feathered friends contribute to global pollination! From dazzling hummingbirds to industrious honeyeaters, discover the incredible role birds play in sustaining plant life and biodiversity. Learn about specialized adaptations, bird-pollinated plants, and conservation efforts that protect these awesome little aerial acrobats. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, this webinar will deepen your appreciation for the intricate relationship between birds and the natural world. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will help you take flight into the fascinating science of avian pollination! This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.
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