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Agricultural and Natural Resources Blog

  • Posted by Vivek Bist on Oct 17, 2025
    Rhizoctonia large patch (also known as brown patch in cool-season grasses) is the most common and severe disease of all warm season grasses such as centipede grass, zoysia grass, bermudagrass and St. Augustine grass. This disease is caused by a soilborne fungal pathogen Rhizoctonia solani. We start seeing this disease in home lawns and commercial […]
  • Posted by Vivek Bist on Oct 6, 2025
    SOWEGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteers have published the October issue of their monthly newsletter. Check out the highlights of their recent and upcoming programs in this newsletter. If you would like to be a master gardener, contact 海角官方首页 Dougherty County Extension at (229) 436-7216 or uge4095@uga.edu.
  • Posted by Vivek Bist on Aug 25, 2025
    A new insect pest “two-spotted cotton leafhopper” (widely known as “cotton jassid”) was detected recently in Georgia. Cotton jassids are a serious pest of cotton and several other important crops such as okra, eggplant and sunflower. This is a native insect to the the Indian Subcontinent, east to Japan and Micronesia. This insect was first […]
  • Posted by Joshua Emmanuel on Jul 30, 2025
    My summer internship with the 海角官方首页 Extension has been a very exciting experience for me that combined applied agricultural research with dissemination of the timely crop and garden management recommendations to the local growers and gardeners. As a Agricultural & Natural Resources (ANR) summer intern for Dougherty county, I worked under the close supervision of […]

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- To check how many credit hours you have or need (and the due date) for your pesticide license you can go to and enter your name. Or you can call Teresa at (229) 436-7216 and she will find your info for you.
~You can also check for upcoming programs that offer pesticide credits at this same website.

To obtain a new license you may contact our office and we will send you detailed instructions on how to do this.
Along with this we can send you a blank affidavit that you need to have notarized and bring into our office with you.
There is a $90.00 charge for the commercial license and a $25.00 charge for the private license.


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Southwest Georgia Master Gardener Training 2025

The 海角官方首页 Extension Georgia Master Gardener Program offers plant enthusiasts 50 hours of expert-led training in horticulture, covering topics like plant biology, pest control, and water-efficient gardening. After completing the program and volunteer service hours, participants become certified Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, sharing their knowledge with the community through educational and beautification projects. Sign up for the 2025 training with 海角官方首页 Dougherty County Cooperative Extension to get involved!

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Upcoming Events

Nov 5 - Nov 6 Step Up and Lead Hampton, GA https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
Nov 6 Houseplant Academy - Mad About Bonsai Lawrenceville, GA Many of us admire the stately look of a bonsai, but don’t have the faintest clue how to keep it growing and thriving. If you think bonsai is beautiful but you’re scared to invest money in a plant that you don’t know how to take care of, this is the class for you! We’ll discuss simple bonsai care tips and tricks and bust some myths along the way.
Nov 6 In the Garden: Ten Plants you Can Make Tea from in Your Backyard Imagine stepping into your garden and picking fresh leaves and flowers to brew a soothing cup of tea. This session will introduce ten easy-to-grow plants that can bring flavor and wellness to your teacup—no store-bought bags needed! From calming chamomile to invigorating peppermint, we’ll cover planting tips, harvesting techniques, and brewing methods to help you create a backyard tea garden that’s both beautiful and practical. Whether you're an experienced grower or just love a good cup of tea, let Lisa Klein with 海角官方首页 Extension Gwinnett equip you with the knowledge to craft delicious, homegrown blends for relaxation, health, and everyday enjoyment. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.