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Agriculture and Natural Resources From Pesticide Education to Livestock Programs Farmers across the county rely on the use of pesticides to be able to effectively produce row crops, forages or other types of agricultural products. Some pesticides are labeled as a restricted use product that requires a pesticide license to buy and apply. These licenses…
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From Gardens to Ag Days – Spring Growth in ANR Outreach From April to June, ANR programming included a variety of educational and community engagement efforts. A home vegetable gardening class was offered, which taught participants how to start and maintain a successful garden. A forage farm tour was also held, covering a wide range…
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Thanksgiving is a time for gratitude, family, and, of course, the turkey! However, safely preparing your turkey is essential to ensure everyone enjoys the feast without unwanted foodborne illnesses. Below is a comprehensive guide based on recommendations from the CDC and USDA on how to thaw and cook your turkey safely. Thawing Your Turkey Safely…
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Written by Emily Williams, FACS Agent School is back in full swing and the days are filled to the brim with after school sports, practices and more. With the start of school comes busy and chaotic mornings that could lead to grabbing a biscuit on the go or skipping breakfast all together. Many studies have…
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Supporting Youth in Madison County Our annual fruit tree sale is going on now!! We’re pre-selling a variety of fruit trees/plants. Visit our website at https://t.uga.edu/6i5 to find information on each variety. Proceeds will help us keep costs down for youth who want to participate in our 4-H programming. Orders, along with a check, can…
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The Madison County Extension Office if hosting a program that focuses on basic information needed when raising Goats/Sheep. Mark your calendar for September 30, 2024 and join us at 5:30pm at the Culinary Arts Room (Madison County High School). RSVP no later than September 26th by calling 706-795-2281 or sending an email to uge1191@uga.edu. Please…
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September 24th – 28th, 2024 The Comer Lions Club’s Madison County Fair is set for September 24th-September 28th, 2024. The fair is a special tradition that takes place each fall in the beautiful town of Comer, GA. The Lions Club members generously give their time and energy to make this hometown event, which has taken…
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Learn how to cook with your new herb/spice/seasoning by clicking the name of your favorite spice. Please click the link, not the picture.
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At the Vernal Equinox, the Sun crosses the celestial equator on its way north along the ecliptic. For those of us without a sun dial or a farmer’s almanac, the previous sentence can be simply translated. Spring is here! March 20th marks the first day of spring for those of us living in the Northern…
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There is a large push across our country to promote reading during the summer months. If a child stops reading when school gets out in May or June, and does not read again until school starts, they will intellectually be months behind their classmates when school starts again. This creates issues for children and teachers…
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