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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

  • Sep 17 Canning Foods at Home: The Basics Want to preserve your garden treasures or take advantage of in-season produce to make homemade gifts for friends? Canning is a safe, tasty, and fun way to enjoy your favorite fruits and veggies all year long — when done properly! Join us as we explore the basics of home canning, including: * Equipment you’ll need * Safe methods for water bath & pressure canning * Tips to avoid common mistakes * Storage and shelf-life best practices
    • Cumming, GA - (64.0 Miles)
  • Sep 20 Canning Foods at Home: The Basics Want to preserve your garden treasures or take advantage of in-season produce to make homemade gifts for friends? Canning is a safe, tasty, and fun way to enjoy your favorite fruits and veggies all year long — when done properly! Join us as we explore the basics of home canning, including: * Equipment you’ll need * Safe methods for water bath & pressure canning * Tips to avoid common mistakes * Storage and shelf-life best practices
    • Cumming, GA - (64.0 Miles)
  • Sep 22 Fayette County Extension 2025 Beekeeper Short Course - Introduction/Overview / Hive Assembly Topics include how to get started in beekeeping, equipment, bee biology, honey extraction, and other topics. Your instructor will be Mr. Tom Bonnell, a local beekeeper. He and his wife live on eight acres in Hampton, Georgia. He became a hobbyist beekeeper in 1996 so his gardens would grow great vegetables from pollination by the honeybees. He has a passion for teaching the basics of beekeeping for schools, clubs, and other affiliations with the hope of increasing the number of future beekeepers.
    • Fayetteville, GA - (18.0 Miles)
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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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