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Upcoming Events

• Jan 6 - Mar 26 Master Gardener Class presented by Richmond County Extension Registration open October 1 - November 26, 2024 for the 2025 Master Gardener Class. Open to any adult in Richmond County or surrounding counties with an interest in horticulture and a desire to volunteer in the community. Master Gardener students enter the program with a variety of experience levels and skills. Before being accepted into the program, applicants must complete a background check required of all University of Georgia Extension Volunteers. Classes are taught by University of Georgia faculty and other subject area experts. Class topics include botany, plant physiology, soils, flowering plants, vegetable gardening, fruit gardening, herb gardening, organic gardening, entomology, plant pathology and disease control, landscape design, plant propagation, composting and more. The class will meet at the Augusta-Richmond County Library in downtown Augusta, 5:00pm-7:30pm starting Monday, January 6, 2025 and will meet each Monday and Wednesday until the last session on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

  • location_on Augusta, GA
• Feb 5 Burke County Cotton Production Meeting Drs. Camp Hand and Phillip Roberts, Cotton Agronomist and Entomologist, will talk about cotton production and insects affecting cotton in Burke County.

  • location_on Waynesboro, GA - (23.0 Miles)
• Feb 11 Burke County Row Crop Weed Meeting Drs. Prostko and Culpepper- Row Crop Weed Specialists with 海角官方首页 will come talk about the upcoming herbicide guidelines and how to navigate these in the row crop industry.

  • location_on Waynesboro, GA - (23.0 Miles)
• Feb 11 海角官方首页 Horse Owner's Webinar Series: Senior Horse Management Join us for our 5th annual 海角官方首页 Horse Owner's Webinar Series (HOW)! This year, we are discussing senior horse management and care, including characteristics of the senior horse, nutrition, health ailments, endocrine disorders, and end of life decisions. This program is fully virtual via Zoom and is open to all interested participants. A limited number of scholarships are available to interested participants, please visit our scholarship application here: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50yAWg4QMJa6GZU

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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.

  • location_on McDonough, GA - (120.0 Miles)
• Feb 13 Soil Basics and Interpreting Georgia Soil Tests Free. Learn the fundamental components of soil, including texture, structure, and organic matter, and how these factors influence plant growth. Understand why soil pH and nutrient levels, are important and how they can be managed for optimal plant production. Lisa Klein discusses the benefits of obtaining a soil test report and why that is important in your home garden. By understanding soil basics and effectively interpreting soil test reports, anyone can enhance their gardening or farming practices. This webinar provides 1 hour of continuing education credit toward the 10 hours that MGEVs are required to complete each year.

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• Feb 18 Burke County Peanut Production Meeting Drs. Monfort and Abney, 海角官方首页 Peanut Agronomist and Entomologist, will come talk about peanut production and insect management in the peanuts in Burke County.

  • location_on Waynesboro, GA - (23.0 Miles)
• Feb 18 海角官方首页 Horse Owner's Webinar Series: Senior Horse Management Join us for our 5th annual 海角官方首页 Horse Owner's Webinar Series (HOW)! This year, we are discussing senior horse management and care, including characteristics of the senior horse, nutrition, health ailments, endocrine disorders, and end of life decisions. This program is fully virtual via Zoom and is open to all interested participants. A limited number of scholarships are available to interested participants, please visit our scholarship application here: https://ugeorgia.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_50yAWg4QMJa6GZU

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• 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!

  • location_on Hartwell, GA - (85.0 Miles)
• Feb 20 Houseplant Academy Series Discover the perfect opportunity to cultivate your indoor gardening skills with Nicole Caldwell from 海角官方首页 Extension Gwinnett! Join us for an enriching lunch-and-learn series designed to transform your gardening prowess from black thumb to green glory. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or just beginning your green journey, these sessions cover everything you need to know about indoor growing. Topics include "Creating Your Own Green Oasis", "Gardening Under Lights", "Houseplants and Pest Control", and "Houseplants and the Holidays". Plus, participants can attend online concurrently with the in-person program. To register for this FREE event, contact us at 678-377-4010 or uge1135@uga.edu.

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  • location_on Lawrenceville, GA - (122.0 Miles)