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.
ANR Agent
ANR Events
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Oct 20 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2: Small Ruminant Production Develop the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for successful sheep and goat production. Topics include animal selection and nutrition, pasture management, predator control, herd health, parasite management, meat production, and more. There will be a hands-on lab on October 22nd from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Athens. We highly recommend taking Part 1: Small Business in addition to this course. Part 1 will take place September 22nd-October 1st at the same location.
- Lincolnton, GA
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Oct 22 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2: Small Ruminant Production Develop the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for successful sheep and goat production. Topics include animal selection and nutrition, pasture management, predator control, herd health, parasite management, meat production, and more. There will be a hands-on lab on October 22nd from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Athens. We highly recommend taking Part 1: Small Business in addition to this course. Part 1 will take place September 22nd-October 1st at the same location.
- Lincolnton, GA
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Oct 27 Equine Nutrition: Pasture Management Maximize your pasture's potential! Learn practical strategies to improve soil heath, increase forage quality, extend the grazing season, and make the most of every acre. Whether you're managing one horse or many, healthy pastures start with good management. Part of a series: 10/27- Pasture Management 10/29- Hay & Forage Alternatives 11/3- Feeds & Feeding 11/5- Supplements
- Virtual Event
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Oct 29 Equine Nutrition: Hay & Forage Alternatives When pasture runs short, hay becomes your horse's lifeline- but not all hay is created equal. Learn how to evaluate hay quality, select the right forage for your horses, and stretch your hay supply further. We'll also discuss forage alternatives and management strategies for times when hay is unavailable or unaffordable. Part of a series: 10/27- Pasture Management 10/29- Hay & Forage Alternatives 11/3- Feeds & Feeding 11/5- Supplements
- Virtual Event
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Nov 3 Equine Nutrition: Feeds & Feeding Confused by feed labels? We'll break down key concepts of equine nutrition and feeding management to help you confidently choose feeds that meet your horse's needs. You'll also learn how factors like age, workload, and body condition influence feeding decisions. Part of a series: 10/27- Pasture Management 10/29- Hay & Forage Alternatives 11/3- Feeds & Feeding 11/5- Supplements
- Virtual Event