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  • UGA Extension offers Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program to plant enthusiasts across the state. The program brings the outreach mission of Cooperative Extension to Georgia communities by training individuals who love growing landscape and ornamental plants, vegetables and fruits in their home garden and prepare them on how to take care of plants for…

  • This announcement is for you if you (or someone you know) are interested in internship opportunities and are looking forward to pursuing a career in Extension. UGA Extension offers this wonderful opportunity to gain real world experience of working in Extension shadowing a county extension agent along with conducting a personalized research project while earning…

  • We all know how important it is to record objective local weather data such as amount of rainfall and hailstorms for agriculture. Accurate data recording is critical for documenting the impact of weather events not only on our agricultural systems but also on virtually all aspects of our lives. These data points can guide us…

  • Soil and forage quality testing is vital for producing high quality pastures and hay. Our forage fields can vary widely in nutrient distribution and soil pH. It is important to understand the variability in our fields to produce the optimum yield of high quality forage. In addition, understanding the farm variability guides us to apply…

  •      “The Master Gardner experience has been exciting and positive from the beginning.  Our training was the best, introducing us to smart new people and smart new ideas. We were reminded to base advice on research, and we are still receiving that “in spades”. In retirement I have honed my leadership skills serving in various positions…