UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

UGA Extension Office

Upcoming Events

The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, and is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Rockdale County Extension office at 770-278-7373 and Rockdale.Extension@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date.


Rockdale County

  • Sep 15 Lunch and Learn: About Certified Naturally Grown Webinar Interested in organic growing? Join the Rockdale County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers for an informative Lunch & Learn session on becoming Certified Naturally Grown (CNG). Lunch will not be provided. Whether you attend in person or join the Zoom webinar, you’ll learn about CNG’s farmer-driven certification process, what the application and inspection entail, and how CNG supports ecological growers. A Q&A will follow the presentation, so bring your questions!
    • Virtual Event
    • Conyers, GA
  • Oct 17 Seed Starting Workshop Start your season with clarity and confidence. This demonstration-based workshop walks you through the principles of successive sowing so you can plan for steady harvests all season long. You will observe best practices for growing mediums, see how to approach seedling maintenance, and receive an overview of a planting schedule. You will leave with the practical knowledge you can immediately apply at home to grow starts and a more productive garden. Reserve your spot today and get ready to sow with confidence this season.
    • Conyers, GA