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The Wheeler County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. We are dedicated to helping people in our community find answers to questions related to the following areas:
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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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May 1 Green Partnerships: Unlocking the Secrets of Companion Planting Find out how teaming up certain plants together can fend off pests, enhance growth, and keep your soil healthy. Get hands-on tips and tricks from Lisa Klein to design your garden for the best results and natural balance. Whether you're a gardening pro or just getting started, this presentation will give you the know-how to build a vibrant, harmonious garden. This webinar counts towards the Continuing Education requirements for the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers.
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May 6 - May 7 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
- Lakeland, GA - (76.0 Miles)
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Jun 26 ServSafe Manager Certification Georgia requires at least 1 food service manager on staff to successfully complete a food safety training program and pass an ANSI-CFP exam. ServSafe Certification is effective for 5 years. This Certification covers the latest FDA Food Code updates and is based on a new job task analysis developed exclusively by industry experts. This course focuses intently on the preventative measures to keep food safe, leading to stronger food safety practices and a better trained workforce. A textbook is loaned to you. You will be contacted by email to coordinate pickup at the campus nearest to you about 1-2 weeks prior to class. Please try to keep the textbooks in good condition. They will be collected prior to taking the certification test that is included at the end of class. Course is hosted by Coastal Pines Technical College. Instruction led by Appling Co. UGA FACS Agent, Carrie Vanderver.
- Hazlehurst, GA - (23.0 Miles)
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Jun 30 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
- Albany, GA - (87.0 Miles)
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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.
