Brooks County Ag Connection

Last UPW Training Today

May 20, 2019 | Written by

There will be one more Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW) meeting  conducted at the Tifton Campus Conference Center on May 21, 2019 beginning at 1:30 pm. Immediately after the UPW meeting, Extension agents and GDA will offer an applicators license training for those individuals who do not have a pesticide license. The…
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In-Orchard Pecan Meeting Tuesday Morning

Mar 18, 2019 | Written by

Brooks County Extension will be holding an in-orchard pecan meeting Tuesday, March 19th at 10 am and will end with lunch. The meeting will be held at Hiers Orchards, 468 Pidcock Road, Dixie, GA. Please call the office at 229-263-4103 to RSVP.
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Using Pesticides Wisely Training, Monday Morning

Mar 14, 2019 | Written by

A Using Pesticides Wisely(UPW) training will be held Monday in the Ag Annex in Quitman at 8:30 am.  This training is required for anyone applying Dicamba products and/or Enlist One and Enlist Duo in 2019 and any person in charge of Dicamba and Enlist in crop applications. The UPW meeting…
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Baleage and Silage Short Course

Jan 29, 2019 | Written by

There will be a baleage and silage short course held in Moultrie, GA on February 26th at the Sunbelt Expo. This is an all day short course that is $80 to attend and includes lunch and program materials. Below is the tentative schedule and the link to register. http://georgiaforages.caes.uga.edu/event/2019-baleage-and-silage-short-course—forsyth–ga1.html  
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Feral Swine Workshop

Dec 20, 2018 | Written by

Feral swine are a problem for many producers and landowners in Brooks County.  In an effort to provide you additional information and control options, we are hosting a feral swine workshop on January 7th from 9am-1pm, conducted by Middle South GA Conservation District.  Please make plans to attend to gain…
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Local Market Hog Show- Initial Weigh-In

Nov 21, 2018 | Written by

Just a reminder……… The initial weigh in for all hogs participating in the Brooks County Hog Show will be held on Monday, November 26 from 1-6pm at the Ag Building Livestock Annex. For anyone needing the have hogs bled, for State or Jackpot shows, the vet will be available from…
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Southeast Dairy Stewardship Meeting

Oct 15, 2018 | Written by

Module 2 of the Southeast Dairy Stewardship Program will take place Monday, October 22nd from 4pm to 8pm at the Brooks County Ag Building. The cost is $20. You can register at the link below on Eventbrite or by bringing a check or cash to the meeting. Checks can be…
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Georgia Clean Day for Pesticides

Oct 3, 2018 | Written by

There will be a Georgia Pesticide Waste Clean Day Event held on November 14, 2018 from 9am to 3pm at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia. This event is free but you do need to pre-register. The registration form is linked below the flyer. Ag dealers can also participate…
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