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Bryan County Cooperative Extension
UGA Extension Bryan County offers educational programs in the areas of leadership and citizenship for youth and horticulture and agriculture.
UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Bryan County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed up by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been on the job in Georgia since 1914.
Mission
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Extension News
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Community-Led Heirloom Collards UGA joins a nationwide movement to preserve heirloom collards and promote seed sovereignty through hands-on student research and community-driven collaboration.
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Safely Use Manure Each year, as planting season approaches, one of the most common questions University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents receive is how to safely and effectively use manure in home gardens.
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Hurricane Preparedness Tips In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we’re joined by Pam Knox, agricultural climatologist and director of the UGA Weather Network, to unpack what hurricane season means for Georgia residents.
Extension Publications
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Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
Upcoming Events
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Jun 19 ServSafe Manager Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. The two days consist of the training and exam, that is offered on the second day.
- Cartersville, GA - (231.0 Miles)
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Jun 19 Maximize Production in Your Home Fruit and Vegetable Garden Unlock the secrets to year-round abundance in your home! Learn how to optimize production by mastering seasonal planting, interplanting for space efficiency, timing peak harvests, and incorporating Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques to protect your crops. Packed with practical strategies and expert tips, this presentation empowers you to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables all year long. Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett lead you through a comprehensive look at one of nature’s most notorious insects. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit. For more information, please contact us at uge1135@uga.edu.
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