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From Our Blog

  • 2026 Worth County Extension Row Crop Weed Management Meeting Posted by Scott Carlson on Jan 16, 2026
    We had a great start to our winter production meetings this morning! Dr. Eric Prostko and Dr. Stanley Culpepper, UGA Extension Weed Scientists, shared with attendees about weed management programs in peanuts, corn, soybeans, and cotton for the 2026 season. There was also an update on challenges to pest management and the latest product registration […]
  • Upcoming Meetings for Next Week Posted by Scott Carlson on Jan 16, 2026
    UGA Corn Short Course in Tifton, Georgia – January 20, 2026 beginning at 8:00 a.m. (see the flyer below and the schedule) Schedule of Program 8:00 am- Registration8:20 am- Welcome to Tifton Campus, Dr. Timothy Grey, Assistant Dean, Tifton Campus8:30 am- Optimizing Corn Performance for 2026, Dr. Nicholas Shay, Assist. Prof. & Ext. Grains Agronomist8:40 […]
  • 2026 Worth County Extension Production Meetings Scheduled Posted by Scott Carlson on Jan 2, 2026
    Happy New Year to everyone! We are looking forward to seeing you at many of the upcoming Worth County Extension Production Meetings. See the flyer below for these meetings. Pesticide license recertification credits and Certified Crop Advisor CEU credits available. Remember to RSVP a week prior to the meeting to help us plan; contact the […]

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.
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.