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Hurricane Preparedness Tips
In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we’re joined by Pam Knox, agricultural climatologist and director of the UGA Weather Network, to unpack what hurricane season means for Georgia residents.
Poultry Building Lobby
Wayne-Sanderson Farms has announced an additional $2 million donation for the University of Georgia Poultry Science Building.
Beating the Buzz
Top tips for avoiding mosquito bites include eliminating standing water, supporting organized mosquito control programs, and dressing in light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
Asian Needle Ants
Small but venomous bug’s sting can lead to anaphylactic shock.
Upcoming Events
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Jun 6 - Jul 31 Applications for the 2025 Northwest Georgia Master Naturalist Program are available The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is a hands-on environmental education course that explores habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and human impacts on these environments. This 9 week program consists of weekly field trips with in-depth lectures from regional experts on a wide variety of environmental and ecological topics. Transportation can be arranged for limited number of participants from one of the three host counties. The program dates are every Friday in September and every Thursday in October including a overnight on Oct. 23-24. The program days are from 9:00am to 4:00pm with an hour lunch, not including drive time. Registration is complete once you have completed the online application and paid the fee in full through the Cobb County Extension Office. Space is limited in the class and registration will remain open until August 20 or when we have filled all spaces, whichever occurs first.
- Dallas, GA - (67.0 Miles)
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Jun 16 - Jun 20 Gwinnett County Cloverleaf Camp for 4th - 5th Grades We welcome all current 4th and 5th graders to join us for the camp experience of a lifetime! This fun-filled week features supervised activities and hands-on learning, including canoeing, crafting, forestry, hiking, insects, lake ecology, sailing, snakes, swimming, water conservation, wildlife, and more. Campers stay in air-conditioned cabins (20 occupants per cabin) with adult chaperones (4-H staff members or certified volunteers) occupying the leader’s quarters of each cabin. Campers have 24/7 access to a medical facility. An informational meeting will be held in May to meet staff, ask questions, and learn the details of arrival/departure schedule, cabin assignments, items to bring, etc. Register by March 24 to guarantee your spot. Placement cannot be guaranteed after deadline; limited availability is offered on a first come, first served basis.
- Lawrenceville, GA - (17.0 Miles)
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Jun 18 Pickleball a weigh Pickleball a weigh is an adaptation of UGA’s award winning Walk a Weigh program. This program is opend to players of all skill levels and instructors will be available to help newer players. Family and Consumer Science Agent Jake Conner, will offer a different class each week to provide you with the skills to improve your food intake, become more physically active and adopt the health habits that will allow you to stay happy and healthy for a long time. Registration is required, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
- MONROE, GA - (8.0 Miles)
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.
Production Agriculture
Statewide Variety Testing Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
UGA Weather Network Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Pesticide Safety Education Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
Sustainable Agriculture A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Ag Budgets and Economics Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Farmgate Value Report Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.
Home & Garden
Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
Georgia Green Industry Professional Development The UGA Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
Georgia Green Landscape Stewards The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.
Schools
Community and School Gardens This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to UGA Extension and other research-based resources.
Lesson Plans and Teacher Resources Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.