2026 Newton Agriculture Community Programming
6:00 pm | Locations Based on Event
- Jan 26 – Starting A Business 101
- Feb 9 – So you want to be organic?
- Feb 23 – Small Ruminant 1: Nutrition and Pastures
- Mar 9 – Small Ruminant 2: Parasites/ FAMACHA Certification
- Mar 16 – Small Ruminant 3: Livestock Hydration and Protection
- Mar 24 – Agriculture Appreciation Breakfast
- Mar 30 – Fecal Egg Counts
- Apr TBD – Falconry
- Apr TBD – Fox Winery Tour
- May – Canning Class
- May 4 – Salsa Series 1: Gardens
- May TBD- Leaf/ Flower Press Notebook
- Jun 1 – Salsa Series 2: Making Salsa
Contact
Ashley Best
770-784-2010
Abest22@uga.edu
Marcus Pollard
pollard.marcus@newton.k12.ga.us
Other Agriculture Events Within Our Community
If you would like your event added to this calendar, please email abest22@uga.edu with event details.
| Date and Time | Event | Details |
| 04/11/2026 10:30 am- 3:30 pm Love is Love Cooperative Farm | Love is Love Cooperative Farm Spring Plant Sale & Family Day on the Farm 2026 | We’re excited to welcome visitors to the Mansfield farm for the in-person Spring Plant Sale! In addition to an exciting array of certified organic herb, vegetable and edible flower seedlings for your spring and summer gardens, we will offer farm tours, family-friendly activities, instructional workshops, cooking demos, and live music throughout the day. Food, beverages, and other local products will also be available for purchase. Pre-order seedlings here for pickup at the farm or plan to shop the plant sale in person at the farm on April 11th from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. (Please note: The deadline for online pre-orders is 11:59 PM Sunday, April 5th.) |
| 4/10/2026 – 12pm – 6pm 4/11/2026 – 9am – 3pm Oxford Organic Farm | Oxford College Spring Plant Sale | Spring Plant Sale Our annual spring plant sale offers a wide variety of organically grown seedlings, including vegetables, herbs, and flowers that are perfect for home gardeners preparing for the growing season. Our Presale Store is open now and customers can order their items for pick-up on the days of the Plant Sale. |
| 2026 – Thursday Pick-ups | Oxford Organic Farm Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) | CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Program Our CSA provides weekly boxes of fresh, seasonal produce grown on the farm. Subscribers receive a curated selection of vegetables throughout the season, with distributions taking place each week during the growing season. |
| 6/10/2026 8:30 am – 12:00 pm UGA Durham Horticulture Research Farm | Athens, Georgia | Cut Flower Field Day + Southeast Green Trade Show Access | Southeast Green attendees have a unique opportunity to go beyond the classroom and into the field with the Cut Flower Field Day, a hands-on program designed for growers and professionals interested in the rapidly expanding cut flower market in the Southeast. |