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The North Georgia Master Gardeners plant sale will be held on May 11th at the Fannin County School System Agriculture Facility from 8am-noon. There will be an assortment of plants for sale as well as Master Gardeners to answer your planting questions. Proceeds go toward local scholarships.
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From Our Blog- A Fruitful Discussion
Carpenter bees may cause damage to homes and wooden structures
As spring brings warmer temperatures and the dormant world begins to wake, we’re seeing all sorts of plant an animal activity in our yards. If you’re one of the many homeowners noticing small sawdust piles appearing on your wooden porch or around your home, take note as this is a sure sign that you have […]
Advective Freeze Warning for Fruit Growers
Over the weekend we are anticipating a classic “advective freeze” event, which does not bode will for southeastern fruit growers. An arctic air mass is moving across the country that is projected to affect the entire eastern portion of the country. With it, daytime conditions may be cool to cold, cloudy to clear and windy. At […]
The gift that keeps on giving
Did your vegetable garden, fruit orchard, or pasture not perform as you would have hoped last year? While environmental extremes, such as excessive rain or dry spells, and pests and diseases can cause trouble, rarely is one factor to blame for an ailing garden. Regardless of what the causal agents may be, a very good […]
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CAES Convocation Held before UGA’s undergraduate commencement ceremony, CAES Convocation is a personalized ceremony to recognize the academic accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate candidates at the college.
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Nurturing With Nature The field of medicine is ever-changing, and the use of herbal medicines may play a bigger role in health care as the value of natural remedies gain recognition in the Western world.
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Onion Sorting Robot Working with UGA’s Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center and A&M Farms in Lyons, Georgia, a team of researchers led by School of Computing Professor Prashant Doshi is testing a robotic arm in the task of sorting fresh Vidalia onions.
Upcoming Events
Apr 22
Green Cleaning Make and Take Class
DARIEN, GA
Join McIntosh County Extension for a fun afternoon of learning how to make non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning products. Participants receive a room spray and all-purpose cleaner to take home.
Apr 23
ServSafe Manager One-Day Training
Lawrenceville, GA
The ServSafe Food Safety Training Program leads the way in providing current and comprehensive educational materials to the food service industry.
The ServSafe for Managers class and Exam is recognized by more federal, state, and local jurisdictions than any other food safety certification and in Georgia, food safety certification is required by law.
The University of Georgia Extension in Gwinnett is pleased to offer the SERV Safe for Managers Certification Class and Exam.
Class, Book, and Test $150
Retest - $70
Contact: Ines Beltran at inesb@uga.edu or at 678-477-4014