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From LeAnn Rutledge, Oconee River RC&D: The University of Georgia is offering a series of free trainings geared to the farming community.Whether you are a farmer, part of a farm family, or work in an industry that supportsagricultural workers – this training is for you. Registration is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScAjdEDFbSBrjyCrNk_2U8O1Ft7ZiEkeHGme1GgOtvxEJ8bEQ/viewform
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From the desk of our Bugwood Image & EDDMapS Coordinator, Rebekah D. Wallace: “Anyone can report English ivy and other invasive species via https://www.eddmaps.org/ and experts that participate as EDDMapS Verifiers will review the records.”
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From Dana Tripp, GACD NE Program Manager: “We are excited about the upcoming septic tank workshop that will be held on January 23, 2024 in the Walton EMC Auditorium located at 842 US Hwy. 78, Monroe, Ga 30655. Check-in and dinner will begin at 5:30 pm. Come out and enjoy a free meal, and learn…
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From the desk of our Bugwood Image & EDDMapS Coordinator, Rebekah D. Wallace: “Anyone can report CMBS and other invasive species via https://www.eddmaps.org/ and experts that participate as EDDMapS Verifiers will review the records.”
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From the desk of our Bugwood Image & EDDMapS Coordinator, Rebekah D. Wallace: “Chinese tallowtree has bright white waxy seeds, so this tree can also be known as popcorn tree. Anyone can report Chinese tallowtree and other invasive species via https://www.eddmaps.org/ and experts that participate as EDDMapS Verifiers will review the records.”
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From the desk of our Bugwood Image & EDDMapS Coordinator, Rebekah D. Wallace, info on identifying and recording the invasive plant species called Sacred Bamboo, (Nandina domestica). Links in the newsletter and more resources on invasive, agricultural, or forestry:
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UGA’s Center for Urban Ag Eventbrite page has many educational/training webinars coming up for a variety of topics and with the relevant CEU available for multiple kinds of certifications. Please see the lists below with links to this year’s events: List of events and registration information here (list will update throughout year): https://www.eventbrite.com/o/center-for-urban-agriculture-13214360521 GREEN GTBOP…
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From Event Website: Please join us on February 7th for the 13th annual Northeast Georgia Beef Cattle Short Course in Athens, GA! We will have vendors and representatives from several companies and institutions to visit with during the breaks and lunch. Participants this year will receive continuing education hours for: This year’s short course we…
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From Becky Griffin, Pollinator Census Project Coordinator: The 2024 New Year’s Pollinator Challenge is to add at least new native pollinator plant to your garden this year. Native plants are under appreciated! They generally require less inputs, handle native soil types, and can be magnets for our native pollinators. We asked Amy Dabbs, the South Carolina Census project coordinator,…
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Hello all, My name is Josh Grant and I’ve just stepped into the Ag agent position in the Barrow Co Extension office. I’m so excited to be in this community! Looking forward to working with constituents to make and continue fun as well as informative programing for our Ag and Natural Resources! Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me…
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