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  • You’re invited!!! Grow it. Know it. Professional development for educators utilizing school gardens You are invited to three days of hands-on learning centered around gardening, cooking, and growing your school garden program! This training is designed for P-12 educators. All subject areas and grade levels are welcome: agriculture education or art, special education or gifted, 1st grade…

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  • “High School Students are their parents are invited to learn about career options in agri- business, connect with opportunities, and meet industry and legislative leaders.” – April 20, 2024 9:30a-12:30p @ the Rockdale Career Academy. Please see flyer below for more info including how to register for this free event:

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  • Banks County Extension and Young Farmers are hosting a great opportunity to learn how to graft your own apple trees and take home 5 new trees in the process. Registration closes this Monday, Mar 18th. You can sign up by going to http://tinyurl.com/ycxadrpu or scanning the QR code below. See flyer below for more details:

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  • Spring is just around the corner and preparation has begun at the Wimberly’s Roots Demo/Community Garden. Their spring season starts Apr 11th and are looking for volunteers. See flyer below for details. Stay up-to-date-with all their happenings at their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/wimberlysrootsbarrow

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  • From the desk of our Bugwood Image & EDDMapS Coordinator, Rebekah D. Wallace: “Welcome to our March Newsletter on Callery pear and leatherleaf mahonia. These species bloom in late Winter/early Spring and so can be easily found this time of year. Callery pear is rapidly spreading across the Eastern US and leatherleaf mahonia is an…

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  • From Carsen Dean, Oconee Co ANR Agent: “Oconee County Extension will host a 2-day program on Mar 19th and 21st on basics of backyard poultry aimed at first-time/small-scale/backyard producers for personal use.” Please see the attached flyer for registration details:

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  • The 2024 Farm Stress Summit is a one-day educational event for community leaders and organizations interested in supporting the mental health and well-being of Georgia farmers and their families. From healthcare providers and nonprofits to county officials and faith leaders, the 2024 Farm Stress Summit welcomes all who want to help expand efforts in combatting…

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  • We’re excited for a great selection of fruit and flowering plants! Purchases will help students attend summer camp and educational opportunities in our county. Plant orders are due on Mar 29th, 2024 and will arrive at our office for you to pick up by Apr 12th. An email will be sent when orders are ready.…

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  • From the desk of our Bugwood Image & EDDMapS Coordinator, Rebekah D. Wallace, info on identifying and recording the invasive insect pest called hemlock woolly adelgid, (Adelges tsugae). Links to resources, graphics, and images included in the newsletter:

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  • Feb 16 & 17th in Macon, GA – for more info and to register please follow this link to the GA Beekeepers Association website: https://gabeekeeping.com/event-5398990

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