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  • It’s common for our extension office to receive calls from residents asking if the specimen they’ve seen is a yellow-legged hornet. I’m always happy to help! With that said here’s a Georgia Department of Ag website with more information about their detection in the state a year ago, how to trap them, how to identify…

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  • Georgia Organics is hosting an Organic Growers Farmer Field Day (OGFFD) on Monday, July 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Oxford College Farm in Oxford, GA. Organic Growers Farmer Field Days are educational workshops specifically geared towards transitioning and Certified Organic farmers. If you would like to attend the Organic Growers Farmer…

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  • J. Phil Campbell Research and Education Center, Watkinsville, GA – July 2nd 10a. RSVP by July 1st: 706-542-7236 or bpowell@uga.edu.

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  • Research tours, exhibits, and more – event from 8a-3:30p on July 24th – registration here or using the QR code below:

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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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