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Agricultural and Natural Resources Blog

  • Posted by Vivek Bist on Dec 9, 2024
    I would like to encourage all the cotton growers and industry stakeholder to attend the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting & 海角官方首页 Cotton Production Workshop on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the 海角官方首页 Tifton Campus Conference Center, Tifton, GA. In this meeting, the participants will hear from industry leaders and learn the latest technical production […]
  • Posted by Vivek Bist on Nov 19, 2024
         “The Master Gardner experience has been exciting and positive from the beginning.  Our training was the best, introducing us to smart new people and smart new ideas. We were reminded to base advice on research, and we are still receiving that “in spades”. In retirement I have honed my leadership skills serving in various positions […]
  • Posted by Vivek Bist on Nov 13, 2024
    Soil and forage quality testing is vital for producing high quality pastures and hay. Our forage fields can vary widely in nutrient distribution and soil pH. It is important to understand the variability in our fields to produce the optimum yield of high quality forage. In addition, understanding the farm variability guides us to apply […]
  • Posted by Vivek Bist on Nov 7, 2024
    There are several benefits of growing clover in pecan orchards. If your pecan trees are particularly young, there is plenty of orchard floor space left to be utilized by a cover crop. Clover stands in the row middles can help conserve soil moisture, suppress emergence and growth of weeds, increase available nitrogen and recycling of […]

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Pesticide Testing

- To check how many credit hours you have or need (and the due date) for your pesticide license you can go to and enter your name. Or you can call Teresa at (229) 436-7216 and she will find your info for you.
~You can also check for upcoming programs that offer pesticide credits at this same website.

To obtain a new license you may contact our office and we will send you detailed instructions on how to do this.
Along with this we can send you a blank affidavit that you need to have notarized and bring into our office with you.
There is a $90.00 charge for the commercial license and a $25.00 charge for the private license.


Insects Around Us: Beneficials and Pests

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Southwest Georgia Master Gardener Training 2025

The 海角官方首页 Extension Georgia Master Gardener Program offers plant enthusiasts 50 hours of expert-led training in horticulture, covering topics like plant biology, pest control, and water-efficient gardening. After completing the program and volunteer service hours, participants become certified Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, sharing their knowledge with the community through educational and beautification projects. Sign up for the 2025 training with 海角官方首页 Dougherty County Cooperative Extension to get involved!

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To sign up for any classes with us call (229) 436-7216 to register

All of our classes require pre-registration.
If there is a materials fee, please make check or money order payable to:
Dougherty County Extension and send to:

Dougherty County Cooperative Extension
125 Pine Ave., Suite 100
Albany, GA 31701-2545

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Upcoming Events

Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega Dahlonega, GA 4-H Event
Jan 1 - May 1 Southwest Georgia Master Gardener Training 2025 Albany, GA Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Trainees receive 50 hours of classroom and hand-on instruction in horticulture and related subjects from 海角官方首页 Extension Agents and specialists, local plant experts and veteran Master Gardeners. A minimum registration fee covers instruction, supplies and an extensive training manual. The comprehensive training program explores topics like: Basic plant biology, physiology and nutrition Identification, control, and prevention of insect, disease and weed problems. Selecting, planting, and maintaining annuals, perennials, ornamentals and turf. Vegetable, small-fruit and organic gardening Composting, grass cycling and mulching Water-efficient gardening, Landscape design If you have any questions about the training program please reach out to us at 海角官方首页 Dougherty County Cooperative Extension Services, 125 Pine Avenue, Suite 100, Albany, GA 31701; Email: vivek.bist@uga.edu; Phone: (229) 436-7216.
Feb 4 One-Day ServSafe? Manager Certification Training and Exam Metter, GA Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe? training for foodservice 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. Workshops are offered in multiple locations throughout the state; see each training's contact for details.
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Extension Publications

Vegetable Garden Calendar
(C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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.
Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management
(C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.