Agriculture & Natural Resources
What is a UGA Extension Agriculture Agent?
An agent extends lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased research-based education in agriculture, the environment and communities.
They also help Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible by staying in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities.
Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Crop Lands
Ensure your soil is productive! Get a soil test to determine the amont and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth of lawn, garden and other crops. There is a $6 analysis fee per sample plus postage. The cost of postage depends on the number of samples that are shipped together. We have soil bags available at our office.
Well Water Testing
Water from wells in Georgia is generally safe for consumption without treatment. Some waters, however, may contain disease-causing organisms that make them unsafe to drink. Well waters may also contain large amounts of minerals, making them too "hard" for uses such as laundering, bathing or cooking. Some contaminants may cause human health hazards and others can stain clothing and fixtures, cause objectionable tastes and odors, or corrode pipes and other system compononents.
There are charges for water testing which include postage. Contact your local county Extension office for more information on test that are available.
Plow Points - Jeff Davis County Blog
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Forestry – Herbaceous Weed ControlDavid Dickens our UGA Warnell School of Forestry Outreach specialist sent a few reminders for weed control in planted pine stands. Please see these comments and the attached publications for each pine species. For the Coastal Plain, first yr (and 2nd when landowners can afford it; but first yr is the most critical) herbaceous weed control […]
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Required Paraquat TrainingParaquat training update. This year they are changing the paraquat certification. Below are the options of how to be certified if you need to mix, load, or spray Paraquat. https://syngenta.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ncy6oG2-S5GQYYveH2Cwsg#/registration 2. Go online anytime and pay $25 dollars for training. Frequently Asked Questions:
Below are some of UGA Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.
