Events
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By Shanna Reynolds, Oglethorpe County Extension The production of small ruminants (sheep and goats) in our area and throughout the state has been on the rise for several years. As small farms gain popularity, the limited education opportunities for these farmer groups has been evident. Planners of a new adult education program hope to fill…
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Calling all beef cattle producers…. Oglethorpe County Extension is hosting Dr. Brent Credille of the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine for a lunch hour lecture on Beef Herd Health. This class is open to anyone, but RSVP is required. Call 706-743-8341 to RSVP by noon on September 6, 2023. Cost of attendance is $10 per…
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Last year’s fall garden workshop was such a success that we decided to make it an annual event. Join us August 31, 2023 at 6pm to learn more best management practices for your fall vegetable gardens. There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP to 706-743-8341.
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We had an awesome time Sunday, May 21st, honoring our 4-H VIPs at our Red Carpet Awards Banquet! In addition to celebrating all our kids’ accomplishments, we honored our volunteers and donors who help make all the amazing programming we offer possible. We couldn’t do it without them, our school system faculty and staff, and…
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Join us on Wednesday, May 24th, after the half day of school for an afternoon of water fun! We’re renting a GIANT 18 foot high, dual lane water side, playing board games, and having snacks! Ride the 4-H bus over from OCES, or hitch a ride on our mini-bus from OCMS. Pickup is by 5:00pm.…
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Want to check out a Coastal Plains League baseball game AND support Oglethorpe County 4-H? Now you can! Georgia 4-H has teamed up with the Macon Bacon baseball team to offer a great deal for 4-H clubs. Come out to the ballfield on July 29th and pay only $17 for admission, a Macon Bacon hat,…
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The next meeting of the Oglethorpe County Cattlemen’s Association will be April 11, 2023 at 7pm. The meeting will take place at the Oglethorpe County Ag Education Center. Please RSVP to our office by Monday April 10th if you plan to attend. 706-743-8341. There will be a $5 charge for the meal.
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Oglethorpe County Extension invites you to have lunch with us while learning from Daniel Jackson, UGA Crop Quality Lab Manager. Daniel will discuss soil fertility and variable rate technologies. There is no cost to attend and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Monday March 13th to our office at 706-743-8341.
