Agriculture & Natural Resources
Mark Frye: UGA Extension Wayne County Agriculture Agent
Mark's AG Chatter
Every week Mark Frye ANR Agent provides timely articles that local community members can read and use to take a proactive stance on local landscape and gardening issues within our area. Most articles cover Horticulture, Forestry, Lawn & Garden Care, and seasonal impacts on lawn and landscapes. Please visit our UGA Extension Wayne County Facebook Page for current articles and information.
Blogs
- Georgia Tobacco Hotline
- UGA Cotton News
- UGA Pecan Extension
- Georgia Bee Letter
- Strawberry Blog
- Vegetable Blog
- FARE Blog
Commodity Links
- Honey Bees
- Budgets in Excel
- Vegetable Budgets
- Corn
- Cotton
- Forages
- Forest Productivity
- Small Grains Handbook/Guide
- Wheat Variety Information
- Beef Information
- Swine Information
- Peanuts
- Soybeans
- Sustainable Agriculture Resources
- Turf
Fruits and Vegetables
- Commercial Fruits & Nuts
- Commercial Pecan Production
- Budget Information
- Commercial Vegetables
- Farm Gate Values 2015
- UGA Weather Network
- UGA ECOSCAPES SITE
Georgia Department of Agriculture Information
- GA Dept of AG
- Commercial/Private Pesticide License Applicator Hours
- Private Pesticide Information
- Private Pesticide Testing Instructions
- Georgia Commercial Pesticide Exam Information
- GATE Card Form and Information
- Georgia Animal Industry and Protection Division
- Georgia Seed Licensing Information
Related Links
- Ga Farm Bureau
- USDA Farm Service Agency
- Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Information
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Georgia Forestry Commission
- Well Permit Information
Home Lawn and Garden Links
- Aquaculture
- Ornamentals
- Flowering Annuals
- Landscape Plants
- Home Orchard Pecan Trees
- Citrus Fruits for SE Georgia
- Home & Garden
- Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines
- Native Plants for Georgia Part II: Ferns
- Native Plants for Georgia Part III: Wildflowers
- Native Plants for Georgia Part IV: Grasses and Sedges
- Chlorinating Your Well Publication
Testing Services
UGA Agricultural & Environmental Services Laboratory
Soil Test (Standard) $8.00 per sample
Water Analysis Test (Standard) $25.00 per sample + shipping
Plant Analysis Test (Standard) $25.00 per sample + shipping
Below are some of UGA Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.
Production Agriculture
Statewide Variety Testing Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
UGA Weather Network Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Pesticide Safety Education Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
Sustainable Agriculture A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Ag Budgets and Economics Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Farmgate Value Report Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.
Home & Garden
Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
Georgia Green Industry Professional Development The UGA Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
Georgia Green Landscape Stewards The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.
Schools
Community and School Gardens This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to UGA Extension and other research-based resources.
Lesson Plans and Teacher Resources Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.