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Upcoming Events
May 16
Container Gardens, Pretty and Productive! (Virtual Series)
- (208.0 miles)
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.
May 20
Clase de ServSafe para Gerentes y examen para obtener la certificación
Lawrenceville, GA
El programa de capacitación en seguridad alimentaria de ServSafe lidera el camino al proporcionar materiales educativos al día e integrales a la industria de servicios de alimentos.
La clase y el examen ServSafe para Gerentes son reconocidos por más jurisdicciones federales, estatales y locales que cualquier otra certificación de seguridad alimentaria y en Georgia, la ley exige la certificación de seguridad alimentaria.
La Extensión de la Universidad de Georgia en Gwinnett se complace en ofrecer la clase y el examen de certificación de ServSafe para gerentes en español.
Class, Book, and Test $150
Retest - $70
Contacte a Ines Beltran a inesb@uga.edu or al 678-477-4014
May 22
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
May 22
Crafting Kombucha at Home Workshop
Cairo, GA - (69.0 miles)
UGA Extension Grady and Thomas County will be hosting a Crafting Kombucha at Home Workshop on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the Grady County Extension Office. The all inclusive registration fee of $25 will cover the 1 hour workshop, demonstration of Kombucha Brewing, Tested Recipe, most of the Kombucha ingredients for producing Kombucha at home, pH Strips, Food Thermometer, and Kombucha Cup.
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Georgia Farm Gate Value Report
Food and fiber production from Georgia’s 159 counties contributes more than $18 billion to the economy statewide.
Groundnut Tour
Malawi’s farmers are turning to peanuts – called groundnuts in Africa – as a new cash crop.
Extension Volunteer Appreciation
Volunteers across UGA Extension contributed more than 324,200 hours in 2023, the equivalent of more than 155 full-time employees.
2024 Peach Season
With no freezing temperatures in the forecast and hope for strong pricing during the upcoming season, peach growers are looking forward to a much-needed rebound this year.
Protecting Farms And Wildlife
Working together with regulators, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty help farmers navigate changing laws for sustainable land stewardship.
UGA Website for Hurricane Resources
Here you'll find resources from UGA Extension and the land-grant universities to assist families and communities in dealing with damage from Hurricane Matthew.
