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From the Newton Extension ANR Blog
Cover crops (aka green manures) are low-cost, high-impact plants you grow between or after cash crops to build soil, suppress weeds, hold nutrients, and attract beneficial insects. Even in small spaces like raised beds, well-chosen cover crops can keep your soil healthy and productive year after year. Below is a practical guide — grounded in […]
Nitrate accumulation in forages is a serious but often overlooked risk for beef cattle operations. While nitrates occur naturally in plants, drought, over-fertilization, or cloudy weather can cause levels to spike high enough to threaten cattle health. Understanding how nitrates build up—and how to manage them—can prevent costly losses. How Nitrates Accumulate Plants absorb nitrogen […]
Why Water Matters for Pollinators As we are entering a dryer period of Georgia weather, a pollinator waterer is something to consider adding to your garden space. Pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and more, rely on water not just for hydration, but for cooling, feeding larvae, and even mineral intake. In dry weather, bees may […]
Meet Your ANR Agent
Ashley Best serves as the Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent for Newton County. Her work focuses on equine education, pasture and forage management, and providing research-based support to local landowners, farmers, and backyard growers. Ashley offers farm visits, soil and forage testing, educational workshops, and hands-on guidance to help the community make informed decisions about sustainable agriculture. With a strong background in equine and a passion for connecting people to practical resources, she is committed to supporting the growth and resilience of Newton County’s agricultural community.
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Below are some of 海角官方首页 Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.
Production Agriculture
Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.
Home & Garden
Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
The 海角官方首页 Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.
Schools
This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to 海角官方首页 Extension and other research-based resources.
Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.