Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Burke County Ag Blog
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Disease Risks- “You can follow Peanut Rx through our 成人影院 Peanut Team production guide, you can follow Peanut Rx online at peanutrx.org, and you can follow Peanut Rx on the back of prescription fungicide program cards from various companies to include Syngenta, BASF, Bayer, FMC, Nichino, Valent, CORTEVA, and others. Planting date is a key […]
Water is not made equal… Do not make the mistake that the pH of the water at all of your wells are the same. I had a discussion with a grower of how Valor is effective when mixed from one well but not another well. Check your pH of your wells and use a water […]
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Extension News
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University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts provide information on growing uncommon Southern delights in your own backyard.
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Michael Toews is kicking off his new role with a listening tour across the state as he expands his vision for University of Georgia Cooperative Extension.
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成人影院’s class of 2025 included the first student to graduate from 成人影院’s new doctoral program in regenerative bioscience.
Georgia Private Pesticide Applicator Exam
How do I obtain a Private Pesticide Applicator License?
Step 1:? Purchase course access for the interactive Private Applicator training program through the .? The cost is $25.00.?
Step 2:? Complete the new Private Applicator Training Course on Georgia Professional Certifications website.? Use the username and temporary password sent to you by Dr. Mickey Taylor.? Follow instructions carefully.
- You must pass the final test of each module with a 70 or higher.??
Step 3:? Print Certificate of Completion once you have completed the course and take to your county Extension Office.
- Before you take the exam, please ensure that you have access to a working printer.
Step 4:? Certify that you are engaged in production by completing the and complete the Verification of Lawful Presence.?
Step 5:? The Georgia Department of Ag Pesticides office will review your application and, when approved, send it to the Licensing Division, who will print and issue your license.??
We will assist you in your application submission.
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Below are some of 成人影院 Extension's most broadly useful resources for those involved in agriculture on the farm, in schools, and around the home.
Production Agriculture
Which varieties should you plant? The variety testing team does the work and research for farmers.
Reliable weather information for agricultural and environmental applications, including soil temperature, rainfall, wind speed, and more.
Everything you need to achieve certification and maintain the knowledge to safely and effectively make use of restricted-use and all other types of pesticides.
Commodity Resources
A collection of resources for those interested in production and marketing practices that are profitable, environmentally sound, and that improve the quality of life for farmers, farm workers, and the community.
Resources for production economics, farm management, marketing, situation and outlook, risk management, financial management, farm policy, labor, and taxation.
Annual county-level reports documenting the value of all food and fiber commodities grown in the state.
Home & Garden
Soil Testing Ensure that your soil is productive! Get your soil tested to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth.
Pest Management Recommendations for pest control around homes, on pets, in the home garden, and more.
Household Water Quality Water quality has an immediate and a prolonged effect on the health of your household. This publication series contains basic information about home water quality and treatment.
Home Garden Publication Series Topics include garden planning, soil preparation, weed control, pollination, disease and insect control, harvesting, and preserving.
The 成人影院 Center for Urban Agriculture offers professional training and certifications for the Georgia Certified Landscape Professional, Georgia Certified Plant Professional exam and Super Crew employee training series.
The Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program provides fact-based information to help businesses and residences in Georgia implement sustainable green practices in their landscape.
Schools
This Community and School Gardens blog is designed to help community and school gardeners succeed by connecting them to 成人影院 Extension and other research-based resources.
Whether you'd like to help protect the environment, teach your students how to avoid chronic diseases with healthy food and physical activity, or train food handlers in your cafeteria, University of Georgia Extension can help.