Agriculture & Natural Resources
ANR Agent, Brooklyne Wassel
If you have any questions or concerns please call our office at 770-567-2010 or 678-588-3153.
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BELOW YOU WILL FIND SOME OF THE MOST COMMONLY REQUESTED INFORMATION AND SERVICES OFFERED BY UGA PIKE COUNTY EXTENSION.
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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.
CURO Symposium
The CURO program supports students in discovering and seizing opportunities, selecting mentors, and showcasing and disseminating research.
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.
Tifton Demo Lab
With the global population expected to increase from 8 billion to 9.7 billion by 2050, agricultural researchers and producers are faced with the looming challenges of how to feed a growing world.
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.
Upcoming Events
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May 16 Growing Sweet Potatoes in Georgia Georgia is the perfect place to grow sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are considered a long season crop and Georgia’s long, hot summers allow them to grow and mature well here. Register and learn how to plant and grow sweet potatoes in your garden.
- Jonesboro, GA - (29.0 Miles)
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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 - (73.0 Miles)
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May 23 Homeowner Landscape Basics Lunch & Learn Get the lowdown on your landscape! Join us every 4th Thursday of the month from February to May for this free online program from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Get insights to make the most out of your landscape. Topics covered include: plant for the place, common landscape plants, pruning, & turf. Register for one session, or all four in the series!
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May 24 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 - (73.0 Miles)
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May 25 Athens-Area Honey Bee Festival Athens-Clarke County Extension will be hosting our first annual Honey Bee Festival on May 25th, 9 am to 1:30 pm! Please come out for fun-filled day for the whole family- including live music, vendors, arts and crafts for kids, and educational activities! The festival will include: Kids activities and crafts Face painting Bee hive exploration Honey tasting Plants for Sale Food and Games and More! $5 cash or check only at the door- kids under 5 years of age are free
- Bogart, GA - (73.0 Miles)