Agriculture & Natural Resources
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.
Georgia Agriculture Sales Tax Exemption Program (GATE)
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Georgia Agriculture Sales Tax Exemption Program (GATE)
The Georgia Department of Agriculture is implementing a sales tax program for agricultural producers. Producer must submit an application and payment to become part of the program. More information is available at the .
Pesticide Applicator Licensing
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海角官方首页 facilitates licensing for the Georgia Private Pesticide Applicator License. The testing for this license is online and there is a $25 fee for this test. For more information on receiving this license, please visit the 海角官方首页 Extension Pesticide Safety Education webpage.
Grow A Garden From Scratch
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Upcoming Events
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Oct 29 Henry County Extension Master Naturalist Program Henry County Extension is sponsoring the Georgia Master Naturalist program this fall, which is a series of weekly programs with specific environmental topics that is hands-on environmental exploring habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and how human activity impacts on those environments. This program is a combination of lectures and both indoors and outdoors hands-on learning through field studies and relevant resources. An informed person can help make changes in their lives as well as their community and safeguard the environment. After completing this fun and interactive program, Georgia Master Naturalists are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities by volunteering in local schools or nature centers. The program covers diverse topics such as insects and pollinators, geology, soil science, native and invasive plants, wildlife, stream ecology, and other topics. See attached agenda.
- McDonough, GA - (19.0 Miles)
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Oct 29 SAFE | Strengthening Awareness for Food Safety Emergencies Join us for a free interactive class designed to help you and your family stay prepared when emergencies strike. SAFE (Strengthening Awareness for Food Safety Emergencies) covers essential strategies for protecting your food and water supply during power outages, natural disasters, and other unexpected events. Participants will learn how to create an emergency food supply, practice safe water purification methods, and understand what foods to keep or toss after an emergency. The first 10 people to register will receive a complimentary Food Safety Preparedness Kit to take home. This class is open to the community and provides practical, research-based information to strengthen your confidence in handling food safety during emergencies.
- Conyers, GA - (34.0 Miles)
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Nov 3 - Nov 4 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Gainesville Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources.
- Oakwood, GA - (69.0 Miles)
Our reports provide annual state- and county-level information about the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in Georgia. Ag Snapshots: A brief focus on Georgia's agricultural industry and are based on the Georgia Farm Gate Value Report from the previous year with helpful infographics and maps.; Farm Gate Value Report: An annual compilation of data on over 80 commodities across the state.
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