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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
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Apr 29 Honeybee Removal Training This is a 2-day training course that will satisfy the HBR 8-hour classroom requirement for licensing set by the Structural Pest Control Commission. Attendance at both sessions is required to receive the certificate. $40 registration includes both days. Please call us at 706-629-8685 or email me at mckenzie.wheeler@uga.edu to sign up!
- Calhoun, GA - (22.0 Miles)
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Apr 29 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop Learn about Novel Tall Fescue and how to renovate your pastures. Topics include on-farm demonstration, temporary fencing, and integrated weed management. Pesticide credits are available for Category 21, 22, and Private. Guest Speakers include Dr. Lisa Baxter, UGA Forage Specialist and Phillip Brown, USDA NRCS Grazing Specialist. Program is free and includes lunch.
- Carrollton, GA - (66.0 Miles)
What is UGA Extension?
A partnership of the University of Georgia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. UGA Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians.
UGA Extension Floyd County links the resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Floyd County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. UGA Extension Floyd County helps the citizens of Floyd County by addressing the following initiatives:
- Family and Economic Well-Being
- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
- Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
- Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Water Quality
- Youth Leadership
- 4-H Youth Development Program
- Service Learning / Citizenship
Mission
To extend learning from the University of Georgia to the everyday lives of Georgians through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Our Promise
To provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.
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George Vellidis Meet George Vellidis, director of the University of Georgia's Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture.
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2025 Flavor of Georgia Winners A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition.
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CAES Convocation As the academic year winds down, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is preparing for its spring 2025 convocation, to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Classic Center in Athens.
