UGA Extension offices in Tattnall, Evans, and Candler Counties will offer a coordinated series of 2026 Production Meetings for growers across the region. These meetings are part of an area-wide approach that allows participants to choose the programs most relevant to their operations.
Participants will receive research-based updates from UGA Extension specialists and partners on production topics that support decision-making for the 2026 season.
Meeting schedule
Regional Peanut Production Meeting
- Date: January 30, 2026
- Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Location: Georgia Grown Innovation Center (Metter)
- Meal: Breakfast provided
Regional Tobacco Production Meeting
- Date: February 5, 2026
- Time: 11:00 a.m.
- Location: Beverick’s (Metter)
Regional Pecan Production Meeting
- Date: February 10, 2026
- Time: 12:00 noon
- Location: Evans County Recreation Department (Claxton)
Tattnall County Forage Meeting
- Date: February 12, 2026
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Location: Tattnall County Extension Office (Reidsville)
- Meal: Dinner provided
Regional Weed Control Meeting
- Date: February 13, 2026
- Time: 12:00 noon
- Location: Vidalia Onion Research Center (Lyons)
Regional Cotton Production Meeting
- Date: March 6, 2026
- Time: 12:00 noon
- Location: Tattnall County Extension Office (Reidsville)
Topics covered
This meeting series will include educational updates on:
- Weed management
- Crop economics and enterprise budgets
- Tobacco
- Cotton
- Peanuts
- Pecans
- Cattle and forages
Registration
Please contact the Extension office hosting each meeting to register. Registering in advance helps with meal planning and ensures adequate seating and materials.
Addresses for meeting locations
- Georgia Grown Innovation Center: 25 South Terrell Street, Metter, GA 30439
- Beverick’s: 1055 Fortner Road, Metter, GA 30439
- Evans County Recreation Department: 11093 U.S. Highway 280, Claxton, GA 30417
- Tattnall County Extension Office: 114 North Main Street, Building F, Reidsville, GA 30453
- Vidalia Onion Research Center: 8163 Highway 178, Lyons, GA 30436
Contact information
- Aubrey Shirley, Tattnall County ANR Agent: aubrey5@uga.edu | 912-334-3698
- Jonathan Smith, Tattnall County ANR Agent: jonathansc@uga.edu | 912-253-3515
- Ross Greene, Evans/Candler County ANR Agent: wgreene5@uga.edu | 912-739-1292
UGA Extension is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, please contact the Extension office prior to the event.
