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

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Agriculture & Natural Resources


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Upcoming 2024 Events Nearby:

Please click on the links below to view the event flyers!

Lunch N Learns: Feb, April, June, Aug, Oct, & Dec

Pruning Class: Feb 20

Beef Cattle 101 Series: Sept 3, 10, 17, 24, & 28


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Agriculture-Collage

The Upson/Lamar Farmer is our newsletter written to keep you informed about what is going on in our area. 


Sheep and Goat

The Bleat is our Small Ruminant newsletter written to keep you informed about what is going on around the state.


Upcoming Ag Events

  • Jan 30 - Jan 31 Manager ServSafe Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
    • Americus, GA - (57.0 Miles)
  • 2024 Weather In Review
    2024 Weather In Review Data shows 2024 was the warmest year on record since official global tracking began in 1880. By Pam Knox, Jordan Powers | Published: 1/16/2025
  • Cyst Nematodes
    Cyst Nematodes UGA researchers Melissa Mitchum and Xunliang Liu have uncovered how cyst nematodes co-opt a sugar beet’s vascular system for their own benefit. By Gary Goettling | Published: 1/14/2025
  • Organic Shelf Life
    Organic Shelf Life Because organic growers and packers must adhere to higher production standards and restrictions on chemical additives, University of Georgia experts are exploring alternative methods for protecting organic products and consumers through a new $3.5 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. By Lillian Sosbee | Published: 1/10/2025
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