Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Extension Serves the Entire Community
Monroe 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.
Upcoming Events
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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 - (32.0 Miles)
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Feb 13 - Feb 15 海角官方首页 Extension Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program - Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section The program covers a multitude of subjects relating to crop production. The program was developed in partnership with Georgia Organics and the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Topics include Soil health and fertility, soil amendments and fertilizers, cover crops, crop rotations, pest management, crop selection, crop propagation, equipment, post-harvest handling, food safety, and marketing.
- McDonough, GA - (32.0 Miles)
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Feb 22 Make & Take Bee Hotels Oconee County Extension will be holding a Make & Take program focused on Georgia's native solitary bees! Come learn and build with us on Saturday, Feb. 22nd from 10-11:30 AM. No prior experience or skills are required but if you have a drill, you are welcome to bring it. It costs $25 per bee hotel building kit, so bring the whole family and share in the hands-on experience. Pre-registration is due by 2/14. Call 706-542-7078 to RSVP or for questions.
- Watkinsville, GA - (61.0 Miles)