Agriculture & Natural Resources
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
The Upson/Lamar Farmer is our newsletter written to keep you informed about what is going on in our area.
The Bleat is our Small Ruminant newsletter written to keep you informed about what is going on around the state.
Upcoming Ag Events
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Mar 18 GrassMasters GrassMasters is a 7-session series focusing on forage production in Georgia. Topics include Introduction to Forages, Grazing Management, Hay Production, Forage Quality, Fertilization, Pest Management, Rainfall Simulation and using Precision Ag in Forages. The training will be held every Monday and Thursday in March with the exception of March 14th.
- Perry, GA - (47.0 Miles)
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Mar 19 Homeowner Radon Education Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Learn how to protect yourself and your family by coming to the UGA Extension Homeowner Radon Education class.
- Monroe, GA - (73.0 Miles)
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Mar 19 Backyard Poultry 101 Are you looking to get chickens, ducks, geese, or turkeys and don't know where to start? The Oconee County Extension Office, with the sponsorship of Oconee County Farm Bureau, is putting on a two-day Backyard Poultry 101 program covering the basics of raising poultry. The program dates are Tuesday, 3/19 & Thursday, 3/21 from 6-7:30 pm. There is a $15 registration fee, and pre-registration is required by Friday, 3/15. The registration fee covers both days, where light dinners will be provided. Participants will also receive a gift to help them start their backyard flock journey. If you would like more information about poultry or are in registering for the Backyard Poultry 101 program, call 706-542-7078 or stop by the UGA Extension – Oconee County office at 1420 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, GA.
- Watkinsville, GA - (82.0 Miles)
Helpful Resources
- Agriculture & Environmental Services Laboratories
- Forestry & Fisheries
- Georgia Center For Urban Agriculture
- GeorgiaDrought.org
- Georgia Forages
- Georgia Pest Management Handbook
- Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission
- Georgia Water Council
- Ponds & Fisheries
- Poultry Science
- Turf Grass & Weeds
- UGA Beef Programs