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Milken Educator Award As Georgia’s sole recipient this year, Rachel Kinsaul joins a prestigious national network of more than 3,000 educators and receives an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize.
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Wildlife Judging The 2025 Georgia 4-H State Wildlife Judging Contest saw the largest turnout in event history, with 170 participants from 24 counties.
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Stinging Biting Insects Elmer Gray, a research entomologist with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, offers tips on how to identify Georgia’s stinging and biting insects and explains what you can do about them.
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Fire Ant Research UGA researchers working with fire ants are trying to understand how a small group of ants can convince a larger group to change a fundamental aspect of their behavior—whether they kill or nurture multiple queens. Their work was published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Best Sandwich Tomatoes Selecting top garden tomato varieties for Georgia's tastiest summer sandwich.
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Upcoming Events
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May 20 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - One Day UGA Extension Tift County provides a 1-day ServSafe® training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
- Tifton, GA 31793, GA - (140.0 Miles)
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May 20 ServSafe® Manager This is a one-day class. Test will be taken on site at conclusion.
- Ellijay, GA - (49.0 Miles)
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May 22 The History of Herbs: Culinary and Medicinal Step into the world of herbs with this engaging session as it explores the fascinating journey of herbs through time, from ancient remedies and sacred rituals to modern kitchens and medicine cabinets. Discover how herbs have been used across cultures for flavor, healing, and even magic. We’ll delve into notable herbs, their historical significance, and their enduring roles in both culinary and medicinal practices. Join Lisa Klein as she uncovers the rich tapestry of herbal history and its impact on today's world. This webinar counts towards the Continuing Education requirements for the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers.
- Virtual Event