UGA Cooperative Extension
Fayette County Extension Office:
Agriculture & Natural Resources
For more than 90 years, UGA Cooperative Extension has been the trusted source of education, innovation and information for Georgia's agricultural industry. From the latest crop studies to the best land stewardship recommendations, we have the research-based information Georgia producers need.
For more upcoming events and news, check out the News & Events Section
Educational Programs
The Fayette County Extension Office offers educational programs to help enrich the lives and educate those in the area. Here are a few programs available now.
Testing and Identification Services
The Fayette County Extension Office provides numerous testing and identification services through our office. Several of the services are offered for little or no charge. To see more on what we offer, please visit our Testing and Identification Services Page.
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Private Pesticide Applicator Information
Private applicator licensing is regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. All information below is hosted by them. The Extension Office supplies recertification classes and testing in cooperation with the Department of Agriculture.
If you are interested in obtaining a private pesticide license, please contact the Extension Office. Georgia has just updated the certification process and program. Now you can check out a DVD from the office. Install the program on your computer and go through the training, quizzes and tests at your own pace. Once you have completed and passed the test, print the certification page and bring it to the Extension Office. We will then complete your application and submit it for your license.
- FAQ's about pesticide licensing - Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Re certification Class Database Click on "Search by License Category" then select "Private"
- Online Pesticide CEU's (in cooperation with Florida Department of Ag. and the Georgia Department of Ag.
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Commercial Pesticide Applicator Information
Commercial pesticide applicators are licensed and regulated by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. For more information, please visit their commercial applicator website.
- Online Pesticide CEU's (in cooperation with Florida Department of Ag. and the Georgia Department of Ag. )
- Order Training Material (For Sale materials from UGA for commercial pesticide test preparation)
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Agriculture & Horticulture Links
Irrigation
Agribusiness
- International Society of Arbor Culture
- Georgia Flower Grower Association
- Metro Atlanta Landscape and Turf Association (MALTA)
- Georgia Agribusiness Council
- Georgia Crop Improvement Association
- Georgia Department of Agriculture
- Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Turfgrass
- Georgia Turfgrass Foundation Trust
- Georgia Turfgrass Association
- National Turfgrass Evaluation Program
- Turfgrass Producers International
Sports Turf
- Georgia Golf Course Superintendents Association
- United States Golf Association
- Sports Turf Managers Association
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