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The Grady County Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.
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Upcoming Events
May 10 - May 12
Project SAFE State Modified Trap Match
Eatonton, GA - (182.0 miles)
4-H Target Sports event
May 13 - May 14
ServSafe Manager's Training
Blakely, GA - (58.0 miles)
We provide Georgia’s food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® Manager program. We hold the ServSafe® Manager course and test multiple times per year and proctor additional exams by request. We can also provide ServSafe® Food Handler training.
The ServSafe® Manager training includes the latest textbook, study materials, exam session, light refreshments, and 1 ½ days of training and review leading up to testing. The cost is $150.00 per person. Registration is required. Textbooks will be available for pick-up at time of registration at the Extension Office.
Registration is held at the Early County Extension Office, 14415 Magnolia Street, Blakely, GA 39823. For more information contact Stephanie Benton at 229-723-3072.
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2024 AGL Graduation
Twenty-five leaders in two of Georgia’s largest industries — agriculture and forestry — are prepared to lead their industries thanks to the Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry (AGL) program.
Tifton Demo Lab
With the global population expected to increase from 8 billion to 9.7 billion by 2050, agricultural researchers and producers are faced with the looming challenges of how to feed a growing world.
Georgia Farm Gate Value Report
Food and fiber production from Georgia’s 159 counties contributes more than $18 billion to the economy statewide.
Groundnut Tour
Malawi’s farmers are turning to peanuts – called groundnuts in Africa – as a new cash crop.
Extension Publications
Vegetable Garden Calendar
(C 943)
The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines
(B 987)
This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management
(C 1042)
Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
