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Testing and Diagnostic Services
The following tests and services are available through the Laurens County Extension Office.
Soil Testing
Water Testing
Feed and Forage Testing
Poultry Litter Testing
Nematode Identification
Weed Identification
Insect Identification
Disease Identification
Plant Identification
For sampling procedures and costs, contact the Laurens County Extension Office at uge3175@uga.edu or 478-272-2277.
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Soil Testing
Routine Soil Test - $7.00 per sample. (price subject to change without notice)
Routine Soil Test includes pH, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, lime requirement and fertilizer recommendations.
Other soil tests are available.? Contact the Laurens County Extension Office for more information.
Around the Yard and Garden Blog
Laurens County Extension Blog
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The 2025 海角官方首页 Corn Short Course will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at the 海角官方首页 Conference Center in Tifton, Georgia. Early registration is $10, and registration at the door is $15. To register, use the QR Code on the flyer below or this link.
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The Laurens-Wilkinson Counties?Weed Control in Commercial Row Crops meeting?will be held this Friday, February 7th, at the Cloverleaf Restaurant in East Dublin, beginning at Noon and ending at 2 p.m. The Laurens-Wilkinson Counties?Commercial Cotton Production meeting will be held next Tuesday, February 11th, at the Cloverleaf Restaurant in East Dublin, beginning at Noon and ending […]
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The Laurens-Wilkinson Counties Commercial Peanut Production will be held this Tuesday, January 28th, at the Cloverleaf Restaurant in East Dublin, beginning at Noon and ending at 2 p.m. The Laurens-Wilkinson Counties Disease Control in Commercial Row Crops meeting will be held this Friday, January 31st, at the Cloverleaf Restaurant in East Dublin, beginning at Noon […]
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 - (63.0 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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May 8 Houseplant Academy Series Discover the perfect opportunity to cultivate your indoor gardening skills with Nicole Caldwell from 海角官方首页 Extension Gwinnett! Join us for an enriching lunch-and-learn series designed to transform your gardening prowess from black thumb to green glory. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or just beginning your green journey, these sessions cover everything you need to know about indoor growing. Topics include "Creating Your Own Green Oasis", "Gardening Under Lights", "Houseplants and Pest Control", and "Houseplants and the Holidays". Plus, participants can attend online concurrently with the in-person program. To register for this FREE event, contact us at 678-377-4010 or uge1135@uga.edu.
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- Lawrenceville, GA - (119.0 Miles)
Extension News
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The annual competition highlights some of the best graduate research from departments within the college and challenges contestants with an oral presentation.
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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.
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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.
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