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The Marion County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.
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Michael Toews Extension Michael Toews is kicking off his new role with a listening tour across the state as he expands his vision for University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
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Regenerative Bioscience Doctorate The University of Georgia’s class of 2025 included the first student to graduate from UGA’s new doctoral program in regenerative bioscience.
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Weathering Change After a record-breaking year in 2024 with more than $258.8 million dollars spent on research and development, experts at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences continue to galvanize the college as a global leader in agricultural and environmental research.
Upcoming Events
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Jun 3 - Jun 5 Meat and Poultry HACCP This 2.5-day program combines a unique level of lectures and work group discussions from a broad based faculty of meat and poultry scientists, HACCP experts, and authorities from academia. Interspersed between the lectures are hands-on break-out groups and exercises geared to the meat industry in efforts for the attendee gain a more in-depth knowledge of developing and monitoring a HACCP food safety plan, sanitation, etc.
- Athens, GA - (135.0 Miles)
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Jun 5 Small Space and Straw Bale Gardening Gardening in a small space is an art, but don’t let that stop you from maximizing your gardening potential! Tune in to learn about various small-space gardening techniques like container gardening, vertical gardening, and hydroponics, while shining a spotlight on straw bale gardening—an eco-friendly method perfect for compact areas. Filled with practical tips, visuals, and ideas, this presentation is designed to inspire gardeners to thrive no matter the space constraints. Join Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett as she walks you through how to turn vacant spaces into vibrant, productive gardens that nurture both plants and people. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit. For more information, please contact us at uge1135@uga.edu.
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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.