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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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  • The Beekeepers Club of Gwinnett County are putting on a Bee School again,8th year, on Mar 16, 2024. Register for this one day event by Mar 2nd – limited to 40 people. Register using the info on the flyer below. For more info, visit their FB page by clicking here.

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  • From the Oconee River Soil and Water Conservation District FB page: “Attention all 9-11th graders…awesome summer natural resources workshop. If interested, please scan the QR code below.”

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  • From the Oconee River Soil and Water Conservation District FB page:

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  • From the Athens-Clarke Co FB page and the Unified Government webpage: “From February through November, Athens-Clarke County Extension is holding a free gardening class each month. Some classes will be offered virtually and others will be in-person. Intended for gardeners of all experience and skill levels, the monthly classes will cover a variety of topics such…

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  • From the Athens-Clarke Co FB Page: “We are about to kickstart our 2024 Master Naturalist Program! The program runs from April 5th – May 31st and is held on Fridays. If you would like to participate, please fill out and return the registration form found on our county’s website at: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/clarke/agriculture-and-natural-resources/athens-clarke-county-master-naturalist-program.html?fbclid=IwAR2LFDIdL0ouhjTo_JGevpY0pxPmTJ6hROHvMkjYXhwDHccFcHZl-t5LX6E

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