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Wilkes County
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Upcoming Events

May 28 Wilkes Lincoln Farm Safety Camp Washington, GA THURSDAY< MAY 28th at McGill-Woodruff Ag Center. For kids who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade. $10 registration. Forms available at Wilkes and Lincoln Extension Offices. Classes include: Electrical Safety, Lawn Mower Safety, Boating Safety, Bus Safety, Gun Safety, Fire Safety, and Reptiles. Registered campers will receive 2 snacks, lunch, t-shirt, and goody bag. Check-in at 8:30 am and classes from 9:00-3:00. Parents pick up at 3:00pm. Deadline to register is May 8th. No late registrations.
May 30 Athens Honeybee Festival Bogart, GA - (49.0 miles) Come join us at the Honeybee Festival! There will be hive explorations, honey tasting, crafts for the kids, vendors, and the Boss Dawg food truck! This event is free to the public. We can't wait for you to see what all the buzz is about!
Jun 11 Eastanollee Cannery Workshop - Potatoes - 10am-12:30pm Eastanollee, GA - (60.0 miles) Learn the basics of canning safely and get hands-on experience using the Eastanollee Cannery. Each date has 2 identical sessions: 10am-12:30pm and 4pm-6:30pm. Choose the session that works best for your schedule. Registration is REQUIRED and can be done online or by calling 706-677-6230. In this class we'll can POTATOES.
Extension News
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    Perilous Flow Supported by a nearly $1.6 million grant from the EPA, researchers from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and UGA College of Engineering are developing improved, cost-effective treatment systems with advanced technologies for removing PFAS from water, wastewater and biosolids. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 8/18/2025
  • UGA Turfgrass
    UGA Turfgrass When the University of Georgia Bulldogs step between the hedges at Sanford Stadium, the grass on Dooley Field needs to look perfect. By Emily Cabrera, Scott Michaux | Published: 8/14/2025
  • In His Element
    In His Element As The Cliffs at Keowee Falls’ superintendent and senior agronomist, Jim Evans is responsible for all the outdoor spaces at the community, including its 160-acre, 18-hole course full of rugged boulders and waterfalls. By Anna Bentley | Published: 8/13/2025
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