University of Georgia Cooperative Extension

Share, Spend, Save

Teach your children the basics of money management by using the cash they receive during the holidays.
Learn how.

Drought Update

The current drought is causing significant problems for farmers in middle Georgia, but a lack of impact on the state's larger cities and drinking water supplies has kept it off most Georgians' radar.
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Backyard Flocks

Bring a bagged lunch and learn how to keep chickens in your backyard on Jan. 16 in Covington.
Please call to RSVP. Learn more.

National Radon Action Month

Radon causes about 800 lung cancer deaths in Georgia each year. Learn how radon can accumulate in your home and how UGA Cooperative Extension can help.
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Professional Pesticide Recommendations

The 2013 “Turfgrass Pest Control Recommendations for Professionals” includes recommendations and current guidelines for pest control methods and materials for turfgrass in Georgia, as well as a turfgrass management calendar.
Download the pdf.

Production Meetings

Cotton and corn and soybeans and peanuts, oh my! Find the closest production meeting for your crop sponsored by Cooperative Extension.
See the calendar.

Beekeeper Club Meeting

Do you have bees or want to start a hive in Rockdale County? Attend the potluck dinner and meeting. Pre-registration required by Jan. 21.
Get more info.

Become a Master Gardener

Chatham County's Master Gardener training program starts January 22 so register today. Classes are Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
Learn more.

Outstanding Program: Youth to Leaders

Congratulations to Stephanie Myers of Evans County Extension on the success of her program, which gives 4-Her's from 8th to 12th grade the opportunity to become effective leaders.
Find programs at your Cooperative Extension office.

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What is Cooperative Extension?

UGA Cooperative Extension extends lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

UGA Cooperative Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible. Extension agents stay in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities through county Extension offices.

UGA Cooperative Extension is a county, state and federal funded organization supported by specialists in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences.

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