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The University of Georgia Taylor County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Taylor County faculty and trained support staff provide educational programs as well as a number of ag testings services to the citizens of Taylor County. Our Ag agent provides unbiased, research-based info that helps clients make critical decisions. Extension recommendations focus on maximizing production and profit, while minimizing environmental impacts. Our 4-H Program Assistant creates and organizes youth educational programs including competitive events which will assist young people to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills through experiential learning. We also provide information to help citizens live healthier lives through home food preservation, and assistance with diets for seniors and diabetics.
UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Taylor County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed up by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been on the job in Georgia since 1914.
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Oct 15 Northeast Georgia Master Cattleman Program The Master Cattlemen's program delivers a practical, science-based production management curriculum to Georgia's beef producers. This is the seventh session of this 8 week 2019 NE GA Master Cattleman Program. Scheduled to present: Dr. Brent Credille, Herd Health Management Specialist. Topics: Herd Health Management, Disease, Biosecurity. Participants meet each Tuesday night for eight weeks beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. During the eight sessions, attendees learn and discuss current issues, meet industry experts, and network with area producers. This program is offered through the Morgan and Jasper County Extension offices this fall. Shady Dale, GA - (68.0 Miles)
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Oct 21 Lunch & Learn: Controlling Nuisance Pests and Wildlife Join Monroe County Extension in a monthly Lunch & Learn for informative programs and a delicious lunch! Learn strategies to deal with nuisance pests and wildlife around your home. Forsyth, GA - (35.0 Miles)
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Oct 22 Northeast Georgia Master Cattleman Program The Master Cattlemen's program delivers a practical, science-based production management curriculum to Georgia's beef producers. This is the eighth and final session of this 8 week 2019 NE GA Master Cattleman Program. Scheduled to present: Dr. John McKissick, Agricultural and Applied Economics Specialist. Topics: Beef Industry Economics; Graduation Participants meet each Tuesday night for eight weeks beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. During the eight sessions, attendees learn and discuss current issues, meet industry experts, and network with area producers. This program is offered through the Morgan and Jasper County Extension offices this fall. Shady Dale, GA - (68.0 Miles)
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Alumni Awards link Agricultural advocates and educators top this year’s list of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association’s best and brightest alumni.
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"Life 101" link Randolph County and Whitfield County 4-H programs combine to host "Life 101" conferences.
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Hot and Dry link September saw drought expand across Georgia.