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The Grady County Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.
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Upcoming Events
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Georgia 4-H State Horse Judging & Hippology
Athens, GA - (223.0 miles)
4-H Horse event
Apr 22
Green Cleaning Make and Take Class
DARIEN, GA - (170.0 miles)
Join McIntosh County Extension for a fun afternoon of learning how to make non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning products. Participants receive a room spray and all-purpose cleaner to take home.
Apr 23
ServSafe Manager One-Day Training
Lawrenceville, GA
The ServSafe Food Safety Training Program leads the way in providing current and comprehensive educational materials to the food service industry.
The ServSafe for Managers class and Exam is recognized by more federal, state, and local jurisdictions than any other food safety certification and in Georgia, food safety certification is required by law.
The University of Georgia Extension in Gwinnett is pleased to offer the SERV Safe for Managers Certification Class and Exam.
Class, Book, and Test $150
Retest - $70
Contact: Ines Beltran at inesb@uga.edu or at 678-477-4014
Extension News
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CAES Convocation
Held before UGA’s undergraduate commencement ceremony, CAES Convocation is a personalized ceremony to recognize the academic accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate candidates at the college.
Nurturing With Nature
The field of medicine is ever-changing, and the use of herbal medicines may play a bigger role in health care as the value of natural remedies gain recognition in the Western world.
Onion Sorting Robot
Working with UGA’s Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center and A&M Farms in Lyons, Georgia, a team of researchers led by School of Computing Professor Prashant Doshi is testing a robotic arm in the task of sorting fresh Vidalia onions.
2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
The Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame honors individuals making extraordinary contributions to agriculture and agribusiness industries in the state.
Extension Publications
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.
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.
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.
