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Conversion Tables, Formulas, and Suggested Guidelines for Horticultural Use 



Georgia Agriculture Sales Tax Exemption Program (GATE)

 

Georgia Agriculture Sales Tax Exemption Program (GATE)
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is implementing a sales tax program for agricultural producers. Producer must submit an application and payment to become part of the program. More information is available at the GATE website.


Pesticide Applicator Licensing

 

The University of Georgia facilitates licensing for the Georgia Private Pesticide Applicator License. The testing for this license is online and there is a $25 fee for this test. For more information on receiving this license, please visit the UGA Extension Pesticide Safety Education webpage.


Grow A Garden From Scratch

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Georgia's Brood XIX is here: 

Periodical cicadas make their mark on the Southeast
There is no doubt about it: the periodical cicadas have arrived. “Brood XIX (Brood 19) is Georgia’s only 13-year cicada. The Great Southern Brood is the largest periodical cicada brood in North America, covering at least a dozen states in the Southeast,” said Nancy Hinkle, professor in the University of Georgia Department of Entomology. “This year, millions of periodical cicadas are emerging in Georgia from now until Memorial Day.”
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https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/10419/2024-cicada-emergence.html



Upcoming Events

  • Jun 29 Open Garden Day: Rose Lawn Museum Join UGA Extension Master Gardeners in Bartow County for Open Garden Days at Rose Lawn Museum demonstration garden. Visit our gardens to learn about native plants and pollinators, soils and seeds, herbs, becoming a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer, and take a tour of rose gardens and learn about rose pruning. The Georgia Native Plant Society will be onsite to share about native plant propagation. Robert and Patsy Barr will offer demonstrations on bog gardens and carnivorous plants. The Magnolia Garden Club, a member of the Garden Clubs of Georgia, will share about native and invasive plants. Events are free and open to the public. Visitors who complete our garden tour survey are entered to win one of several prize baskets! Please see our listing in the linked comprehensive Garden Guide for specific site details.
    • Cartersville, GA - (71.0 Miles)
  • Jul 1 Organic Growers Farmer Field Day Newton County Extension and Georgia Organics are co-hosting an Organic Growers Farmer Field Day (OGFFD) on Monday, July 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Oxford College Farm in Oxford, GA. The field day will include a farm tour led by Daniel Parson, followed by three educational sessions led by researchers and experts from UGA Entomology and UGA Extension geared towards transitioning and Certified Organic farmers. Educational Session 1: Effects of soil fertility on plant health and insects (UGA Entomology - Dr. William Snyder and Carly Sharp & UGA Extension - Gabrielle LaTora) Educational Session 2: Science of soil fertility and creating fertility management plans (Oxford College Farm - Daniel Parson) Educational Session 3: Organic pesticide management and application workshop (UGA Entomology – Dr. Alton Sparks)
    • Covington, GA - (35.0 Miles)
  • Jul 1 2024 Equine Exchange: Behavior and Training The Equine Exchange is a monthly webinar that has provided practical equine management information for horse owners since 2022. In 2024, the series will follow a set curriculum of topics related to equine behavior and training. The program is at 12PM EST, virtual via Zoom, and is free to attend. It will be held the first Monday of each month with the exception of holidays. 7/1 Operant Conditioning 8/5 Desensitizing and Habituation 9/9* Introduction to Groundwork 10/7 Stereotypic Behaviors 11/4 Problem Behavior Resolution 12/2 Round Table and Expert Q&A
    • Virtual Event
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USDA Confirms Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Georgia
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 2, 2022 – The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial, backyard flock (non-poultry) in Toombs County, Georgia.

Samples from the flock were tested at the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network (GPLN), part of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network, and confirmed at the APHIS National Veterinary Services Laboratories in Ames, Iowa.

APHIS is working closely with state animal health officials in Georgia on a joint incident response. State officials quarantined the affected premises, and birds on the property were depopulated to prevent the spread of the disease. Birds from the flock will not enter the food system.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the public health risk associated with these avian influenza detections in birds remains low. As a reminder, the proper handling and cooking of all poultry and eggs to an internal temperature of 165 ˚F is recommended as a general food safety precaution.


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Ag Snaphots 2021 Top 10 Industries Affected in terms of employment INDUSTRY EMPLOYMENT All other crop farming 47,381 Landscape and horticultural services 35,056 Poultry processing 34,877 Support activities for agriculture and forestry 16,617 Forestry, forest products and timber tract production 9,914 Truck transportation 9,460 Real estate 8,215 Commercial logging 6,670

 

AG Snapshots 2022


Our reports provide annual state- and county-level information about the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in Georgia. Ag Snapshots: A brief focus on Georgia's agricultural industry and are based on the Georgia Farm Gate Value Report from the previous year with helpful infographics and maps.; Farm Gate Value Report: An annual compilation of data on over 80 commodities across the state.

 

Georgia Agricultural Statistics - Publications | Agribusiness and Economic Development


Extension Publications

Vegetable Garden Calendar
Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines
Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management
Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
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Spalding County Office Contact Info

Whether you'd like to increase your crop yield, grow a healthier vegetable garden, or test the quality of your drinking water your County Extension Office can help. Soil testing and water testing kits can be obtained from our office and sent labs in Athens. Results are emailed back to the homeowner or farmer in 7-10 business days. Got questions about your results? Philip Hensley, Spalding County ANR Agent, will be happy to help. 


County agents are the face of all the programming and services we offer. From giving expert advice to leading meetings and classes, these public service faculty members assess needs and tailor information to their local communities.


Upcoming Events

Jun 29 Open Garden Day: Rose Lawn Museum Cartersville, GA - (71.0 miles) Join UGA Extension Master Gardeners in Bartow County for Open Garden Days at Rose Lawn Museum demonstration garden. Visit our gardens to learn about native plants and pollinators, soils and seeds, herbs, becoming a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer, and take a tour of rose gardens and learn about rose pruning. The Georgia Native Plant Society will be onsite to share about native plant propagation. Robert and Patsy Barr will offer demonstrations on bog gardens and carnivorous plants. The Magnolia Garden Club, a member of the Garden Clubs of Georgia, will share about native and invasive plants. Events are free and open to the public. Visitors who complete our garden tour survey are entered to win one of several prize baskets! Please see our listing in the linked comprehensive Garden Guide for specific site details.
Jul 2 Beautiful Birds in Fayette County Fayetteville, GA - (18.0 miles) Georgia provides habitats for approximately 347 species of birds that live in Georgia at some point during their lifetimes(https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/). Join us to discover and learn about some of the common birds you might encounter in your own backyard! In this program, you will learn how to ID these birds based on their appearance and sound. You will also learn how to attract these birds to your backyard and when you will likely see them.
Jul 13 MGEV Info Series: Turf - Types & Care (location 2) Conyers, GA - (30.0 miles) Come out and join our Rockdale County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at both Cowan Ace Hardware locations in Conyers, GA, and ask them any questions you have on turf types and care! They will offer their expertise, advice, and UGA publications, all for free!
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