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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Whitfield County continues its agricultural needs with more than 39,000 acres in farmland and a farm gate value for agricultural products of over $144 million, Whitfield County farmers benefit from 海角官方首页 researched-based information.

The Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) program assists homeowners, farmers and land owners by providing educational seminars and workshops on topics from landscaping to wildlife management and everything in between.?ANR services include but are not limited to soil, water, and forage testing; plant disease diagnostic services; insect identification; and troubleshooting landscape problems. Please follow the links on this site to find further information, or contact us at 海角官方首页 Extension in Whitfield county at 706-278-8207.

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ANR Agent

Shane Kornberg
Shane Kornberg
Agriculture & Natural Resources
ANR Agent
ANR News
Field to Pancakes
From bringing more than 50 varieties to market to monitoring the growing economic impact of the blueberry, this series dives into the multidisciplinary research behind the top-10 Georgia commodity. By Jordan Powers | Published: 1/28/2025
Viral Protection
University of Georgia entomologists are seeking answers about how parasitic wasp biology has developed to use viruses to ensure offspring survival. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 1/27/2025
Prescribed burns
Planned burns can help prevent the kind of massive out-of-control wildfires that have decimated millions of acres and caused billions in damages in the U.S. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 1/21/2025
Branch Honored
CAES professor has earned the nickname 'godfather of peanuts' By Brandon Ward | Published: 1/17/2025

ANR Events

  • Mar 10 Journeyman Farmer Training-Small Ruminant Production Carroll and?Paulding County Extension?are hosting a Journeyman Farmer program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. ?The program requires two-step training and the ability to complete both online training modules and in-person class meetings. Step 1: Small Farm Business Planning (March 10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Step 2: Small Ruminant Production Online & In-Person Training (March 24, April 14, April 28, and May 12). ?Participants must complete Step One before participating in Step Two. Step 3: Intern-Mentorship Opportunities The cost for the program is $80.00. ?Registration will close on March 3, 2025.
    • Carrollton, GA
  • Mar 24 Journeyman Farmer Training-Small Ruminant Production Carroll and?Paulding County Extension?are hosting a Journeyman Farmer program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. ?The program requires two-step training and the ability to complete both online training modules and in-person class meetings. Step 1: Small Farm Business Planning (March 10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Step 2: Small Ruminant Production Online & In-Person Training (March 24, April 14, April 28, and May 12). ?Participants must complete Step One before participating in Step Two. Step 3: Intern-Mentorship Opportunities The cost for the program is $80.00. ?Registration will close on March 3, 2025.
    • Carrollton, GA
  • Apr 14 Journeyman Farmer Training-Small Ruminant Production Carroll and?Paulding County Extension?are hosting a Journeyman Farmer program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. ?The program requires two-step training and the ability to complete both online training modules and in-person class meetings. Step 1: Small Farm Business Planning (March 10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Step 2: Small Ruminant Production Online & In-Person Training (March 24, April 14, April 28, and May 12). ?Participants must complete Step One before participating in Step Two. Step 3: Intern-Mentorship Opportunities The cost for the program is $80.00. ?Registration will close on March 3, 2025.
    • Carrollton, GA
  • Apr 28 Journeyman Farmer Training-Small Ruminant Production Carroll and?Paulding County Extension?are hosting a Journeyman Farmer program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. ?The program requires two-step training and the ability to complete both online training modules and in-person class meetings. Step 1: Small Farm Business Planning (March 10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Step 2: Small Ruminant Production Online & In-Person Training (March 24, April 14, April 28, and May 12). ?Participants must complete Step One before participating in Step Two. Step 3: Intern-Mentorship Opportunities The cost for the program is $80.00. ?Registration will close on March 3, 2025.
    • Carrollton, GA
  • May 12 Journeyman Farmer Training-Small Ruminant Production Carroll and?Paulding County Extension?are hosting a Journeyman Farmer program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. ?The program requires two-step training and the ability to complete both online training modules and in-person class meetings. Step 1: Small Farm Business Planning (March 10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Step 2: Small Ruminant Production Online & In-Person Training (March 24, April 14, April 28, and May 12). ?Participants must complete Step One before participating in Step Two. Step 3: Intern-Mentorship Opportunities The cost for the program is $80.00. ?Registration will close on March 3, 2025.
    • Carrollton, GA