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The 海角官方首页rden student farm will celebrate 15 years of service to the Athens community this spring with two major events: a Community Day on May 3 and an upscale Garden Gala on June 7.
Georgia, traditionally known as the Peach State, is famous for its peaches, pecans and peanuts, but thanks to its mild climate, the state also supports a variety of uncommon and exotic fruits.
A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition.
United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the Iron Horse Farm at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences earlier this month for a listening session with Georgia’s agricultural leaders and the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
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Here are some of 海角官方首页 Extension's most popular resources on family, food, health, home, and money.
The 海角官方首页 Extension Behavioral Health Team offers resources on emotional well-being, stress management and substance abuse prevention for farmers and farm families.
24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
A collection of resources to help you get started with your small food business.
Eat healthy and get moving on a budget. Find free online nutrition education courses, recipes, and other resources.
Marriage Matters Series Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship? Whether you have just started dating, have been married for a while, or have been married more than once, we can always use some guidance in developing and maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship.
Entity-approved training to help child care providers meet state licensing requirements. Check the calendar for training events near you.
Your Good Credit Series Establishing, maintaining, and protecting Your Good Credit can save you thousands of dollars over time. This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores.
This book covers topics on preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. Available for purchase only.
A flexible 3-week schedule of hands-on activities meant to improve young children's health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts.
Radon Education Radon is a colorless, tasteless odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It occurs naturally and is released into the soil, easily entering buildings through the foundation. The only way to know if you have radon is to test.
Building Baby's Brain Series What happens during a child's first few years makes a big difference in the child's later life. This series helps parents learn strategies to improve early brain development.
Upcoming Events
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May 2 - May 4 Project SAFE State Archery and 22 Rifle Match 4-H Target Sports event
- Eatonton, GA - (97.0 Miles)
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May 6 Credit Score Workshop Are you thinking of buying a house, a new car, or taking out a business loan? Are you confused by what makes "good" credit, and how to keep it? Join 海角官方首页 Extension Banks/Habersham County for a FREE credit workshop! We will discuss the factors that go into determining your credit score and why they are important. This program is open to the public. Please RSVP by visiting tinyurl.com/海角官方首页CreditScore or by calling 706-754-2318.
- Cornelia, GA - (16.0 Miles)
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May 7 海角官方首页 Extension Henry County Category 41 Mosquito Control Training University of Georgia Extension Henry County is offering a webinar to help prepare those who are planning to take the Georgia Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exam in Category 41 Mosquito Control to pass it. The workshop will cover ONLY the Mosquito Control section and NOT the Core Manual (General Standards). For those who already have the license, five pesticide applicator recertification credits will be offered in Category 41 Mosquito Control. We will send out the Zoom link a day or two before the program. The exam itself will not be held after the class. The Category 41 Mosquito Control Applicator’s exam is offered at several technical colleges throughout the state. For one near you, please go to the website www.gapestexam.com. Registration is not handled through 海角官方首页 Extension. Participants need to purchase the Category 41 study book ‘Mosquito Biology, Surveillance and Control’ before the class. The cost is $35.00 per book. To order, please go to the following weblink: https://tinyurl.com/y3gewtd6.
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