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Jasper County
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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Extension Serves the Entire Community

Jasper County Extension offers a wealth of information and services to residents of our county. Our Agriculture and Natural Resources programs provide research -based information, educational programming, and resources to homeowners and commercial clientele in a variety of areas. Water and soil testing information and access to 海角官方首页 publications are available through our office as well.?
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ANR Agent

Derrick Jones has been with Jasper County Extension since July 2022.

Before coming to Jasper County, Derrick served as a 4-H/Agriculture Agent for Auburn University in Henry County, AL, an Agriculture Teacher/FFA advisor for 7 years, an Assistant Principal/CTAE Director in Hart County, GA for 12 years and a Vice Principal in Alaska for 3 years.


Upcoming Events

  • Feb 6 Composting Done Right! Composting Done Right! February 6, 2025, 11:30 am-1 pm Greene County Extension Office, 1180 C Weldon Smith Drive, Suite 110, Greensboro, GA 30642 Cost $15.00--lunch included Please contact Greene County Extension Office (706-453-2083) no later than Friday, January 31, 2025 at 4 p.m. to reserve a seat. ? Benefits of Composting. ? Learn How to Compost. ? What You Can and Cannot Compost. ? Parameters of Composting. ? Building a Composting Pile. ? Composting Facilities. Speaker: C. Monte Stephens Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent, Greene County
    • Greensboro, GA - (35.0 Miles)
  • Feb 11 Henry County Extension Lunch and Learn - The Right Plant in the Right Place Many of the issues we encounter in the home landscape is the result of plant material being planted in sites that it is not adapter. Examples include shade loving plants in full sun, and plants not adapted to our climate. 海角官方首页 ANR Agent Timothy Daly will discuss how to avoid these pitfalls to ensure your landscape plant survive and thrive.
    • McDonough, GA - (24.0 Miles)
  • Feb 20 Gardening Lunch and Learn Series - Soil Health and Fertility Join us for the second session of our series where we will discuss soil health and fertility and how it relates to the success of our gardens and landscapes!
    • Hartwell, GA - (88.0 Miles)

Below are some of 海角官方首页 Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.

Production Agriculture

Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
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.
Commodity Resources
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.
Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
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.
The 海角官方首页 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.
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

This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to 海角官方首页 Extension and other research-based 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.