Agriculture & Natural Resources
For over 100 years, UGA Cooperative Extension has been the trusted source of education, innovation and information for Georgia's agricultural industry. From the latest crop studies to the best land stewardship recommendations to identifying high-performing plants for landscapes throughout the state, we have the research-based information Georgia producers, landscape professionals, and homeowners need. Please consider us your local liaison to the experts at University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. We can provide you with research-based answers and information in the following areas:
The Beginning of Business Farming
UGA Cattle Nutrition Balancer and Cost Analyzer Tools
- Bermudagrass Lawn Calendar
- Centipedegrass Lawn Calendar
- St. Augustinegrass Lawn Calendar
- Tall Fescue Lawn Calendar
- Zoysiagrass Lawn Calendar
Ornamentals: Flowers, Shrubs and Trees
Georgia Pest Management Handbook
USDA Interactive Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Forsyth County has two active community volunteer programs:
Forsyth County Master Gardeners
Forsyth County Master Naturalists
Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program
Search by subject through all our current bulletins, flyers and fact sheets offered online:
Extension Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943)
Upcoming Events
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May 16 Container Gardens, Pretty and Productive! (Virtual Series) Container gardens are a great addition to your home for so many reasons. Ideal for those with little space; they are affordable, versatile and offer plenty of seasonal variety, you just can’t go wrong! Lisa Klein teaches you about selecting containers, types of plants, proper care, and everything in between.
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May 17 2024 Georgia Master Naturalist Program The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is an adult environmental education course developed by UGA Extension and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources for people interested in exploring the habitats, ecosystems and the natural environments of our state. The Program is a combination of lectures and hands-on field studies taught by UGA faculty and field experts. Each year's program is unique and field trips and topics are subject to change. Previous Athens Area Master Naturalist programs included trips to Thompson Mill Arboretum in Braselton, GA and Rock and Shoals Granite Outcrop. Georgia Master Naturalist Program graduates are invited to the annual ANREP conference. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Master Naturalist course! The course will begin in April of 2024 and will be held on Fridays for nine consecutive weeks.
- Bogart, GA - (43.0 Miles)
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May 17 Rite Bite Diabetes Cooking Class - Carbs and Fiber Are you a senior or older adult looking to take charge of your health and well-being? Join us for our Rite Bite Cooking School, where you’ll discover a wealth of nutritious and delicious recipes tailored to help you manage or prevent diabetes. Learn practical cooking techniques and dietary strategies to support your journey toward optimal health. Full meal included. If you are on a fixed income and need assistance with the registration fee, please contact the office at 770-278-7373. May 3: Carbs and Fiber May 17: Hypertension May 31: Sweeteners
- Conyers, GA - (35.0 Miles)
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2024 Cicada Emergence The Great Southern Brood is the largest periodical cicada brood in North America, covering at least a dozen states in the Southeast.
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CURO Symposium The CURO program supports students in discovering and seizing opportunities, selecting mentors, and showcasing and disseminating research.
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2024 AGL Graduation Twenty-five leaders in two of Georgia’s largest industries — agriculture and forestry — are prepared to lead their industries thanks to the Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry (AGL) program.
