{"id":984,"date":"2026-08-12T11:23:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/newtonextanr\/?p=984"},"modified":"2026-08-12T11:23:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T15:23:03","slug":"upcoming-programs-for-farmers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/newtonextanr\/2026\/08\/upcoming-programs-for-farmers\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Programs for Farmers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf45\ud83c\udf45\ud83c\udf45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Farmer Social + Agritourism Insights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wednesday, August 19th | 6:00 \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Food Well Alliance, 970 Jefferson St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join fellow farmers for an evening of networking, fellowship, and learning. Hear firsthand from a Georgia farmer engaged in agritourism, explore the latest UGA research on agritourism trends and opportunities across the state, connect with representatives from UGA Extension, Georgia Organics, and Food Well Alliance, and enjoy dinner with our metro Atlanta farming community. Dinner sponsored by Food Well Alliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=HmwhqGNNUkOMO1D6HxR1sTcjvG6lsG5DiEoAkwJz3J9UM0owREY2S0oxWUpPMkI4UE9UVVlCTTFZQi4u&amp;route=shorturl\">RSVP for Farmer Social here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf45\ud83c\udf45\ud83c\udf45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Farmer Business Plan Workshop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday, September 22nd | 6:00 \u2013 8:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YWCA North Highland Campus, 957 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30306<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join Fulton County Extension and the UGA Small Business Development Center at this practical workshop for farmers. Learn how to build a business plan that supports your farm goals, access free tools and resources, and strengthen your farm\u2019s financial strategy. Work on your business plan in real time and leave with something tangible. Dinner included, sponsored by Good Agriculture and North Fulton Farm Bureau.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.cloud.microsoft\/r\/3mUp17fuJg\">The event is free, but registration is required here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf45\ud83c\udf45\ud83c\udf45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Small Ruminant Field Day<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Saturday, September 26<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;| 9:00 AM &#8211; 3:00 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share the Farm, 4269 Stonewall Tell Rd., Atlanta, GA 30349<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Already have a flock and want to improve your management?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for the Small Ruminant Field Day- a hands-on educational program designed for both current and prospective sheep and goat producers. Includes sessions on nutrition and pasture basics, parasite management, handling and basic husbandry, and FSA + NRCS resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Registration: $45<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/923VkdRCRP\">Register Here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf45\ud83c\udf45\ud83c\udf45 Farmer Social + Agritourism Insights Wednesday, August 19th | 6:00 \u2013 8:00 PM Food Well Alliance, 970 Jefferson St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 Join fellow farmers for an evening of networking, fellowship, and learning. 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