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Pike County
UGA Extension Office

Agriculture & Natural Resources

ANR Agent, Brooklyne Wassel

If you have any questions or concerns please call our office at 770-567-2010 or 678-588-3153.  


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BELOW YOU WILL FIND SOME OF THE MOST COMMONLY REQUESTED INFORMATION AND SERVICES OFFERED BY UGA PIKE COUNTY EXTENSION.


Soil

Soil Testing Services  

 


Pest

Pest Management Handbook

Fire Ant Information

Ticks  


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Georgia Pond

Aquatic Resources

 


Water

Water Testing Services

 


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Vegetable Gardening in Georgia


Local Pike

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UGA Forages Website

Minimizing Losses in Hay Storage and Feeding

Toxic Pasture Plants of Georgia


Extension News
2024 AGL Graduation
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. By Jordan Powers | Published: 5/7/2024
Tifton Demo Lab
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. By Jordan Powers | Published: 5/6/2024
Georgia Farm Gate Value Report
Georgia Farm Gate Value Report Food and fiber production from Georgia’s 159 counties contributes more than $18 billion to the economy statewide. By Jordan Powers | Published: 5/2/2024
Groundnut Tour
Groundnut Tour Malawi’s farmers are turning to peanuts – called groundnuts in Africa – as a new cash crop. By Allison Floyd | Published: 5/1/2024
Nurturing With Nature
Nurturing With Nature The field of medicine is ever-changing, and the use of herbal medicines may play a bigger role in health care as the value of natural remedies gain recognition in the Western world. By Sameeka Prabath Rajamani | Published: 4/16/2024
2024 Peach Season
2024 Peach Season With no freezing temperatures in the forecast and hope for strong pricing during the upcoming season, peach growers are looking forward to a much-needed rebound this year. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 4/10/2024
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Upcoming Events

  • May 10 2024 Georgia Master Naturalist Program The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is an adult environmental education course developed by UGA Extension and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources for people interested in exploring the habitats, ecosystems and the natural environments of our state. The Program is a combination of lectures and hands-on field studies taught by UGA faculty and field experts. Each year's program is unique and field trips and topics are subject to change. Previous Athens Area Master Naturalist programs included trips to Thompson Mill Arboretum in Braselton, GA and Rock and Shoals Granite Outcrop. Georgia Master Naturalist Program graduates are invited to the annual ANREP conference. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Master Naturalist course! The course will begin in April of 2024 and will be held on Fridays for nine consecutive weeks.
    • Bogart, GA - (73.0 Miles)
  • May 11 Fayette County Extension Youth Garden Club Join us for our monthly garden club on the 2nd Saturday of each month. Youth will be exploring the outdoors through hands-on activities in our education garden. Ages: 2nd-5th grade
    • Fayetteville, GA - (28.0 Miles)
  • May 14 Backyard Poultry Workshop Set yourself up for backyard poultry success with this hands-on program featuring unique, practical lessons including egg candling basics, insect rearing for chickens, poultry biosecurity, and more. This class does not provide an egg candling license but will teach you the basics for home use.
    • Griffin, GA - (14.0 Miles)
  • May 14 Bermuda Lawn Care Bermuda is a wonderful lawn grass that grows well here in our Georgia soils. In this informative class, learn how to care for Bermuda, including site needs, maintenance requirements, and disease/insect management.
    • Fayetteville, GA - (28.0 Miles)
  • May 14 Henry County Extension Lunch and Learn - Backyard Chickens Raising backyard chickens has become more popular in recent years. The program will cover the basics of raising chickens with topics such as how to choose healthy chickens, food and shelter, ways to minimize ailments, and other pertinent information. The instructor will be Dr. Casey Ritz, UGA Extension Poultry Scientist. No cost and no registration required.
    • McDonough, GA - (31.0 Miles)
  • May 16 Growing Sweet Potatoes in Georgia Georgia is the perfect place to grow sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are considered a long season crop and Georgia’s long, hot summers allow them to grow and mature well here. Register and learn how to plant and grow sweet potatoes in your garden.
    • Jonesboro, GA - (29.0 Miles)
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