UGA Cooperative Extension
Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Extension, 4-H, and other CAES programs impact the lives and livelihoods of Georgians. Learn more about exactly how the college contributes to Georgia’s economy, communities, and quality of life.
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ANR Program Leader
Steve L. Brown
111 Conner Hall
Athens, GA 30602-7505
Phone: 706/542-1060
Email: astdext@uga.edu
Aquaculture
Aquaculture is the farming of freshwater and saltwater organisms including molluscs, crustaceans and aquatic plants.
- Aquaculture
- Aquaculture Program (Fort Valley State University)
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Bioenergy
Bioenergy is renewable energy made available from materials derived from biological sources, like agricultural and forestry byproducts and plants.
- Hot Topics: Alternative Fuels
- Southeast Bioenergy Conference
- Switchgrass
- UGA Bioenergy: Biofuels, Biopower, and Biomaterials Initiative
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Business
Thinking of starting a new business? The Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development has economists and business specialists with skills and knowledge to add value to Georgia's agricultural economy and help individuals succeed in agribusiness. The center provides timely assistance to producers and entrepreneurs in researching and implementing their ideas. Projects are reviewed and considered by their potential impacts. An application must be completed and submitted.
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Commodities
Agriculture is the largest segment of Georgia's economy. But it isn't just a way to make a living. It's a way of life, too. From the north Georgia mountains through the rolling Piedmont, to the sandy coastal plains and the coastal marshes, the state's geography and climate provide perfect conditions for growing a wealth of commodities.
- Commercial Vegetable Production
- Georgia Agricultural Resources
- Georgia Commodities
- Georgia Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association
- Statewide Variety Testing
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Conservation/Sustainable Agriculture
Energy, land and water conservation are consistent mainstays of our research and outreach programs.
- Agricultural Pollution Prevention Program
- Conserve Water Georgia
- Conservation Tillage
- Honey Bee Program
- Hot Topics: Water and Drought
- Sustainable Agriculture
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Events
Classes, trainings or certifications on a variety of topics can help prepare you to more effectively and efficiently manage production. University-organized field days cover a variety of subjects such as conservation tillage, turfgrass, commodity specific (Vidalia onion), and wildlife habitat management.
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Food Safety
What could be more personal than the food you eat? The issue of food safety is as close as your next meal. Yet it covers such widespread challenges as food recalls and imports, the state's booming food processing industry, organic growers and school lunch programs.
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Forestry
Forests shape our landscape, help stabilize our farms, and enhance our cities.
- Forest*A*Syst
- Forest Resources
- Forestry Images
- Georgia Forestry Commission
- Urban Forestry
- U.S. Forest Service
- Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
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Future Farmstead
Our future farms will produce food, fiber, feed and fuel. They may even use wind and solar power to pump water to cattle. The future farmstead will be an efficient operation that will use the latest technology to relieve the farmer of endless trips to the fields to check whether the crops need irrigation and fertilizer.
- Environmental Report 2009 (pdf)
"The future farmstead: Solar panels, turbines and robo-tractors the norm" - Future Farmstead
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Hot Topics
What are Georgia's most critical needs and pressing concerns? Here is a snap shot of today's hot topics and a look at what we are doing to make life better for Georgians.
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Livestock
Find information on animal care and production strategies for beef cattle, dairy cattle, equine, sheep and goats.
- Beef Cattle
- Dairy Cattle
- Georgia Agricultural Resources
- Horses
- Sheep and Goats (Fort Valley State University)
- UGA Beef Team
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News Stories
Each week, our science writers prepare and distribute stories about the latest breaking research, programs and important initiatives. Subscribe to Georgia FACES for news to use about Georgia Family, Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.
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Newsletters
Our faculty work continuously to provide the latest information to farmers in the field. Consider subscribing to a newsletter in an area that interests you.
- DairyFax
- Environmental News
- Georgia Pest Management Newsletter
- Landscape Line
- Livestock
- Poultry Tips
- Southeast Regional Peach Newsletter
- Soybean Newsletter
- Vidalia Vegetable News
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Organic Agriculture
Increasing demand for food grown under organic certification guidelines has created opportunities for some Georgia farmers.
- UGA Certificate Program in Organic Agriculture
- Commercial Organic Vegetable Production
- Georgia Organics
- National Organic Program (USDA)
- Organic Certification Program (Georgia Crop Improvement Association)
- Organic Vidalia Onion Production
- Sustainable Agriculture: Organic Production
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Pest Management
Something buggin' you? We provide identification, photos and a diagnostic lab to help trouble shoot your insect, disease, weed and other problems.
- Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health
- Distance Diagnostics through Digital Imaging
- Fruit Pest Management & Culture
- Georgia Pest Management Handbook
- Insect Identification & Management
- Landscape Pest Mangement
- Urban Pest Management
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Pesticide Safety and Training
Pesticides are a vital part of most agricultural and forestry operations. Human and environmental safety don't have to be compromised. Let us help you apply pesticides safely.
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Photos
Need an image of one of Georgia's commodities or a field researcher? We permit free downloads of print quality photos. Please credit the photographer and organization with each use.
- CAES Images
- Forestry Images
- Insect Images
- Invasive and Exotic Species Images
- IPM Images
- LandGrantMEDIA®
- UGA Photographic Services
- USDA-ARS Image Gallery
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Poultry
Georgia farmers produce 15 percent of the nation's chickens at an average of nearly 23 million pounds per day. Extension specialists and county agents work closely with this industry on nutrient management and other areas.
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Soil Testing
A soil test is the fertility gauge for lawns, shrubs, trees, vegetables, flowers or for whatever you are trying to grow. For details on how to collect a soil sample, contact your local Extension office.
- Agricultural and Environmental Services Laboratories
- Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots
- Soil Testing in Georgia
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Spanish Resources
Habla Espanol?
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Statistics
Our economists prepare reports and statistics available through the Georgia Statistics System. This information facilitates economic development by improving the information base available to decision makers in government, schools and businesses.
- Farmgate Value Report
- Georgia Agricultural Resources
- Georgia County Guide
- National Agricultural Statistics Service
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Trainings and Certifications
Can we help you get that training or certification that helps you attain your personal or professional goals?
- Cost Estimating and Job Bidding Software for Landscape Professionals
- Georgia Certified Landscape Professional Program
- Georgia Master Gardener
- Georgia Master Naturalist (Warnell)
- HACCP Certification Courses and Food Safety Training
- SuperCrew Employee Training For Landscape Professionals
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Urban Agriculture
Agriculture isn't just for rural areas. Landscapes, lawns, parks and urban trees all have to be managed as well.
- Center for Urban Agriculture
- Department of Horticulture
- Georgia Master Gardener
- Gold Medal Plants
- Horticulture Publications
- Landscape Pest Management
- Urban Forestry
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Water
Our water supply is crucial to agriculture's future.
- C.M. Stripling Irrigation Research Park
- Conserve Water Georgia
- Georgia Rainwater Harvesting Guidelines (pdf)
- Georgia's State Water Plan (Georgia EPD)
- Hot Topics: Water and Drought
- Outdoor Water Use Schedules and Restrictions (Georgia EPD)
- Southeast Water Resources
- Water Resources
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Weather
A farmer's friend and foe. Check the latest conditions collected by 75 monitoring stations across the state by the Georgia Environmental Monitoring Network.
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Worker Safety
We offer a number of worker safety trainings and certifications. Contact your local Extension office to inquire about classes that could benefit your workforce.
- SuperCrew Employee Training For Landscape Professionals — Employee training for landscape professionals (in English & Spanish)