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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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Milken Educator Award As Georgia’s sole recipient this year, Rachel Kinsaul joins a prestigious national network of more than 3,000 educators and receives an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize.
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Wildlife Judging The 2025 Georgia 4-H State Wildlife Judging Contest saw the largest turnout in event history, with 170 participants from 24 counties.
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Stinging Biting Insects Elmer Gray, a research entomologist with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, offers tips on how to identify Georgia’s stinging and biting insects and explains what you can do about them.
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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May 17 Coastal Georgia Beekeeping School This six-part course will consist of lectures and hands-on demonstrations from our instructors Keith Fielder of UGA Extension as well as Greg Walker and Laura Liu of the Coastal Empire Beekeepers Association. Topics covered include honey bee biology, hive management, bee forage, honey extraction, and more! Each day also offers and advanced training in the afternoon session.
- Savannah, GA - (29.0 Miles)
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May 20 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - One Day UGA Extension Tift County provides a 1-day ServSafe® training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
- Tifton, GA 31793, GA - (89.0 Miles)
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May 22 The History of Herbs: Culinary and Medicinal Step into the world of herbs with this engaging session as it explores the fascinating journey of herbs through time, from ancient remedies and sacred rituals to modern kitchens and medicine cabinets. Discover how herbs have been used across cultures for flavor, healing, and even magic. We’ll delve into notable herbs, their historical significance, and their enduring roles in both culinary and medicinal practices. Join Lisa Klein as she uncovers the rich tapestry of herbal history and its impact on today's world. This webinar counts towards the Continuing Education requirements for the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers.
- Virtual Event
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