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Please see attached for a brief 1-pager on some important resources for farmers related to COVID-19. It briefly covers the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL). CLICK HERE: COVID-19 Resources for Farmers
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Many of you are in the field planting corn or are getting ready to as soon as you can. This weed control reference sheet was given out by Eric Prostko at our Row Crop Weed Control Meeting. But if you missed it or would like to have access to it online here it is:
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UGA has released a website with resources on COVID-19.Please visit the site for more information. https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/emergencies.html Due to public health concerns and following county government guidance, Wheeler County Extension will be Closed to the Public beginning Monday, March 23, 2020 until further notice. Our office hours will remain the same and we will still be…
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All UGA scheduled events will be canceled through the end of March. A decision will be made soon about how far out this will be the case. Stay tuned to the blog, emails and remind from Extension Staff for updates. This includes the UPW training’s for those of you that needed it. We are still…
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There are several Short Courses and Field Days coming up for cattle and forage producers. Here is a compiled list: Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop https://georgiaforages.caes.uga.edu/calendar/event.html?eventid=1620&event=Novel-Endophyte-Tall-Fescue-Renovation-Workshop Georgia Forage and Grassland Council Meeting https://georgiaforages.caes.uga.edu/calendar/event.html?eventid=1621&event=Georgia-Forage-and-Grassland-Council-Meeting Free for GFGC members (also gives you memberships to the American Forage and Grassland Council) – $35/yr Bayer Crop Science New…
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The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has a FREE series of webinars this spring focused on forage management. March 3rd: Soil – The Foundation of Your Enterprise March 10th: Forage Systems – Finding the Right Fit March 17th: Grazing Management – Balancing Animal and Forage Performance March 24th: Managing Drought – Effective Mitigation Strategies March…
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2019 On-Farm Cotton Variety Data
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Storm Damaged Tree Clean-Up Training To Register: https://stormtreetraining03122020.eventbrite.com For more information Contact: Colby Royal, Telfair County Extension Agent at 229-868-6489 or dcroyal@uga.edu
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There are only 3 more Ag Forecast events this year. 2020 Series Schedule Dates, Locations and Registration: Price: each ticket for the event is $25 and includes a meal. Register online or to pay with a check please call 706-542-5046. Online registration will close three business days ahead of each event, and limited onsite registration is available.…
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YOU are the most important asset to your farm or business! Please visit extension.uga.edu/rural for resources. Helping farmers and families thrive Rural life is often portrayed as an idyllic throwback to simpler times, where communities and neighbors come together in times of crisis and hardship. While the characterization of the tight-knit small town…
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