UGA Cooperative Extension

Putnam County Cooperative Extension Office:
Agriculture & Natural Resources

Tree Calculator

Want to know the economic and environmental value of your trees? With inputs of location, species and tree size, you can get an understanding of the environmental and economic value trees provide on an annual basis. For more information and to access the Tree Calculator, click here.

Soil Testing

You should test your soil to know how much lime and fertilizer it needs for best growth of your lawn, garden, landscape, wildlife food plot or other plants. The results you receive will prevent you from applying too much lime and fertilizer or not enough. Too much wastes your money and can damage the environment by running off into water. Applying too little can result in poor growth, leaving bare soils to erode.

Want to learn more? Click here for "Soil Testing in Georgia", an informative webpage developed by the University of Georgia, including a link for ordering a postage paid mailer for a soil test kit ($15).

Water Management Publications

Best Management Practices for Landscape Water Conservation

Xeriscape: Seven Steps to a Water-Wise Landscape

Water Saving tips when planning a new landscape

Proper planting results in healthy, water-efficient plants

Managing a Water-wise Landscape

Efficient Landscape Irrigation Systems

Memberships & Classes

• Georgia Cattleman's Association Membership Application

Presentations

• Food Plot ABC's
• Down Well Camera Program

Testing and Sampling Procedures

• 2010 Basic Soil Testing Procedures and Costs
• 2010 Basic Water Testing Procedures and Costs
• 2010 Lagoon Sample Testing Procedures and Costs
• Taking a Good Forage Sample

Newsletters

• Georgia Pecan Newsletter
• Georgia Pest Management Newsletter
• Georgia Bee Newsletter
• The Landscape Line
• The Soybean Newletter

News Articles

• See UGA Cooperative Extension Home Page @ http://www.caes.uga.edu/
• Georgia Faces: News to use about Georgia Family, Agricultural, Family & Consumer Sciences.
• Click here for comprehensive drought information, including current statewide outdoor watering use schedules.

Other Links

• The University of Georgia Statewide Variety Testing Program - View the most recent results of various performance tests (small grains, corn and other field crops).
• For more information on Georgia turf, go to the Georgia Turf website.
• Georgia Water Council - The Water Council is a coordinating committee created by the Comprehensive Statewide Water Management Planning Act. This site contains up-to-date information on what's going on within Georgia regarding the allocation of water resources.
• Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission - The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission (GASWCC) was formed to protect, conserve and improve the soil and water resources of the State of Georgia. The Commission's goal is to make Georgia a better place for its citizens through the wise use and protection of basic soil and water resources and to achieve practical water quality goals.