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The Lanier County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.
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Upcoming Events
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
Apr 25 - Apr 26
ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County
Thomasville, GA - (61.0 miles)
Join us Thursday and Friday, April 25 & 26 for a two-day course and exam. This certification lasts for 5 years. Register by Friday, April 12th to receive the course materials.
Apr 25
Homeowner Landscape Basics Lunch & Learn
- (173.0 miles)
Get the lowdown on your landscape! Join us every 4th Thursday of the month from February to May for this free online program from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Get insights to make the most out of your landscape.
Topics covered include: plant for the place, common landscape plants, pruning, & turf.
Register for one session, or all four in the series!
Apr 25
Nutrition for Arthritis Control: Virtual
- (208.0 miles)
Arthritis, a condition characterized by joint inflammation leading to pain and decreased functionality, poses significant challenges for those affected. Individuals grappling with arthritis consistently seek effective means of relief. Over the years, numerous dietary approaches and specific foods have emerged, each asserting its potential to alleviate arthritis symptoms.
In this informative "lunch and learn" session, we aim to delve into the diverse landscape of foods and diets associated with potential benefits for arthritis sufferers.
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Extension Volunteer Appreciation
Volunteers across UGA Extension contributed more than 324,200 hours in 2023, the equivalent of more than 155 full-time employees.
2024 Peach Season
With no freezing temperatures in the forecast and hope for strong pricing during the upcoming season, peach growers are looking forward to a much-needed rebound this year.
Protecting Farms And Wildlife
Working together with regulators, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty help farmers navigate changing laws for sustainable land stewardship.
$4 for 4-H
Georgia 4-H's online giving day was launched in 2019 to provide life-changing youth development experiences.
UGArden Tea in Dining Halls
Opening the door to UGAarden’s herb drying room provokes an olfactory explosion — sharp peppermint, earthy tulsi, sweet calendula and floral chamomile mix into an herbal perfume that would undoubtedly have tea drinkers reaching for their kettles.
UGA Website for Hurricane Resources
Here you'll find resources from UGA Extension and the land-grant universities to assist families and communities in dealing with damage from Hurricane Matthew.
