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One more day till the outdoor Farmers Market opens up in Winder! Come on by tomorrow, Apr 6th from 8:30a-2p to peruse all the goods. It’s located in downtown Winder at 15 porter St, to the side of the Chamber of Commerce. Vendor list on the flyer below! Market’s FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/BarrowCountyFarmersMarket Market’s Website: https://www.barrowcountyfarmersmarket.com/
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From the desk of our Bugwood Image & EDDMapS Coordinator, Rebekah D. Wallace: “Welcome to our April Newsletter on Cogongrass. This species blooms in April-June and is a very high priority invasive in Georgia and the southeastern US. Cogongrass spreads rapidly by rhizomes on landscaping and earthmoving equipment. Report suspected populations of cogongrass via the EDDMapS website or EDDMapS app,…
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2-day workshop on the basics of raising backyard cattle for food or fun! Pre-register by April 19th Dates: Tuesday, April 23 & Thursday, April 25 – 6-7:30p Cost: $20 More info on the flyer below:
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Come build with us! Pre- registration is required – due Apr 22nd Cost: $25/bird house Date: Sat, Apr 27, 2024
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Friday, April 5, 8:30-5:00 and Saturday, April 6, 8:30-4:00 Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center, 1855 Calvary Church Road, Gainesville, GA 30507 $2-Adult Admission; Kids Under 12-free No pets please Native plants, trees, shrubs, garden art, tools, pots, plants for wildlife, perennials, evergreens, and vegetable plants
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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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