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Whitfield County
UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Whitfield County continues its agricultural needs with more than 39,000 acres in farmland and a farm gate value for agricultural products of over $144 million, Whitfield County farmers benefit from UGA researched-based information.

The Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) program assists homeowners, farmers and land owners by providing educational seminars and workshops on topics from landscaping to wildlife management and everything in between. ANR services include but are not limited to soil, water, and forage testing; plant disease diagnostic services; insect identification; and troubleshooting landscape problems. Please follow the links on this site to find further information, or contact us at UGA Extension in Whitfield county at 706-278-8207.

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ANR Agent

Shane Kornberg
Shane Kornberg
Agriculture & Natural Resources
ANR Agent
ANR News
Prevent Spread of Dengue
Prevent Spread of Dengue The Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus) has been shown to transmit dengue in some regions, so Georgia residents should take precautions to prevent infection. By Elmer Gray | Published: 7/15/2024
UGA Plant Center
UGA Plant Center Fueled by $26.8 million in sponsored awards in fiscal year 2023, University of Georgia Plant Center researchers are making enormous impact in their fields, contributing research like cutting-edge technologies that enable researchers to reengineer poplar trees for alternatives to petroleum-based products. By David Mitchell | Published: 7/12/2024
Roach or Palmetto Bug
Roach or Palmetto Bug "Palmetto bug" is a regional term for several winged species of cockroach that are common in the Southeast. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 7/10/2024
Adaptive Farming Solutions
Adaptive Farming Solutions When a half-ton bale of hay fell off a wagon in 2019, striking the back of Donald Adams’ head, the future of his family farm fell into immediate uncertainty. By Jordan Powers | Published: 7/3/2024
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ANR Events

  • Aug 17 Northeast Georgia Ag Expo The Northeast Georgia Ag Expo returns this year to the Hart County Charter System Agriscience Center on August 17th. There will be indoor and outdoor ag exhibits, a speaker panel, free activities for kids, food, and an Antique Tractor Show!
    • Hartwell, GA
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