UGA Cooperative Extension

Colquitt County Extension Office:
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News

Pesticide Training

Pesticide Training is held on the first Wednesday morning of each month at 8:30 am.

Stinging Nettle

Stinging Nettle: Can you control it? Read, Scott Brown's article in the Agriculture & Natural Resources section.

Events

Summer Camp is underway! Campers are traveling to 3 different locations this summer. Cloverleaf Campers (5th & 6th graders) will be at Rock Eagle. Junior Campers (7th & 8th) graders will travel to Jekyll Island 4-H Center. Our Senior Campers (9th - 12th) will enjoy Camp Burton on beautiful Tybee Island.

Livestock News

Late entry can still be made for Lamb and Goat exhibitors. Mandatory tagging date for Lambs and Goats will be July 7th at the AG Complex. 2007 was the first year for Goat shows in Colquitt County. The 2008 season is just beginning and we are setting records for the number of pariticipants who are enjoying this animal project. Join the fun with us!

Copies of the Rules, Regulations and entry forms can be picked up at the Extension Office. You local Agent's signature is required on the form. Come by and see us today.

If you are interested in Showing a Hog, remember ---that time is just around the corner!

For more information contact: Larry Varnadoe at (229) 616-7455.