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  • By Clint Thompson for CAES News Georgia farmers can learn about agricultural research while interacting with University of Georgia scientists during the annual Sunbelt Field Day in Moultrie, Georgia, on Thursday, July 25. From 8:30 a.m. to noon, UGA agriculture specialists and other industry leaders will present their findings from various crop research projects conducted on the 600-acre…

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  • The Wildlife/Pond Management meeting is next Thursday, February 21, 6:00 pm at the Lowndes County Extension office address: 2102 East Hill Ave Valdosta Georgia.  Below are the speakers/presenters and topics: Stephen Spradley- Georgia Forestry Commission- Hurricane damage to timber, Effects/benefits of Prescribed Fire with Wildlife Management Dallas Ingram-GA DNR Quail management and funding options Dr. Gary Burtle…

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  • Training for Farmers and Growers on Produce Safety Rule March 15, 2019 WHAT: This one-day workshop is being offered to produce growers. The training will cover the standardized curriculum designed by the Produce Safety Alliance, which meets the regulatory requirements of the Produce Safety Rule under FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act). The course will provide…

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  • Ag Forecast meetings

    Published on 12/07/18 UGA CAES set to host annual Ag Forecast meetings By Clint Thompson Sam Pardue, dean of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), will serve as the keynote speaker at the upcoming Georgia Ag Forecast seminar series set for Jan. 22 through Feb. 1. The annual meetings allow…

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  • If you are interested in growing citrus and want to learn more from other growers in the southeast, join us for this informative once a year meeting of citrus growers north of Florida. Friday November 16th. Citriholics Banquet and optional tours Banquet 6:30 PM Mama June’s 3286 Inner Perimeter Rd., Valdosta. 229-245-6062 https://www.onealrestaurants.com/mama-junes/ Saturday, Nov.…

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  • 2018 UGA Watermelon Research Field Day in Cordele   The demonstration trial evaluates the effects of fumigation and fungicide for management of Fusarium wilt in watermelon.   Details for the Field Day: UGA Field Trial Site at Cordele, GA Address. 1176 US Highway 280 W; Cordele, Georgia Date: Thursday June 28th, 2018 Time: 9:30 a.m.…

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  • A full AGAware workshop will be held on November 14, 2016 in Douglas, GeorgiaThe workshop being conducted by the Corporation for Community and Economic Development United of Georgia,Van McCall, Education, Outreach & Special Programs Manager, AGAware Team Manager, AgSouth Farm Credit, ACA.  This opportunity is geared for young, beginning and/or small farmers. There is no…

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  • 39th Sunbelt Ag Expo

    39th Annual Sunbelt Ag Expo will be held in Moultrie, GA next week (October 18th-20th) at Spence Field. Tuesday and Wednesday show hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm and Thursday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is $10 per person / per day. Children 10 and under are free with a parent. Multi-day admission…

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