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The Wilcox County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. We are dedicated to helping people in our community find answers to questions related to the following areas:
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Feb 24 - Mar 16 Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) A free tax preparation and electronic filing service offered by volunteers. This service is by appointment only. Appointments available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Forsyth, GA - (79.0 Miles)
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Feb 25 - Feb 26 Manager ServSafe Training UGA Sumter County Extension provides the Nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service 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. The training is from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, both days. $140.00 Americus, GA - (50.0 Miles)
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Feb 25 Radon In Your Home An educational class discussing Radon awareness. This program will be led by Derek Cooper, UGA Extension Radon Educator. The program is free and open to the public. Test kits for both air and water will be available for purchase. Please call to reserve your spot for this informative class. Forsyth, GA - (79.0 Miles)
Extension News
Beyond Hemp
UGA horticulture experts offer advice on growing medicinal herbs in landscapes and gardens.
Rural Stress
Weather and finances top farmers’ sources of stress
Capitol 4-H Day 2020
UGA Extension has held 4-H Day at the state Capitol for more than 30 years.
Extension Publications
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Your Household Water Quality: Odors in Your Water (C 1016) Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a few general recommendations for treating some common causes of household water odors.
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Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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Conversion Tables, Formulas and Suggested Guidelines for Horticultural Use (B 931) Pesticide and fertilizer recommendations are often made on a pounds per acre and tons per acre basis. While these may be applicable to field production of many crops, orchardists, nurserymen and greenhouse operators often must convert these recommendations to smaller areas, such as row feet, square feet, or even per tree or per pot. Thus pints, cups, ounces, tablespoons and teaspoons are the common units of measure. The conversion is frequently complicated by metric units of measure. This publication is designed to aid growers in making these calculations and conversions, and also provides other data useful in the management, planning and operation of horticultural enterprises.