Trainings/Classes
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Using Pesticides Wisley training will be held on March 27 at 8:30 am at the Lowndes County 4-H Camp, 6048 4-H Club Rd. Lake Park. Call 333-5185 if you plan on attending. …
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A beef cattle short course will be held on March 5 at Irwinville 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration and Visit with Sponsors 9:30 a.m. Welcome & Introductions Dr. Jacob Segers, Extension Beef Specialist, UGA 9:45 a.m. Georgia Cattlemen’s Update Ms. Katelyn Malia, Director of Public Relations and Industry…
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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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1) A pesticide license is required to purchase or apply these products. 2) All applicators must be trained through UGA’s Using Pesticides Wisely (UPW). 3) Can only apply through 60 days after planting cotton or 45 days after planting soybeans. 4) Can only make up to 2 POST applications in cotton and soybeans. 5) Can…
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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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All Georgia corn, cotton and soybean growers planning to use the new dicamba and 2,4-D herbicides, in-crop, must complete the required “Using Pesticides Wisely” training before applying Engenia, Enlist Duo, Enlist One, Fexapan or Xtendimax. The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service will be hosting the final “Using Pesticides…
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https://agr.georgia.gov/farm-safety-program.aspx Farm Safety Program – Ga Dept of Agriculture agr.georgia.gov Sign-up to receive the latest information: The best way to protect Georgia’s produce is by working together. Please assist us by identifying your farm and providing your contact information in order to receive important tips and updates regarding the implementation of the Produce…
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There will be changes coming on May 1st, 2017 on how UGA Extension handles Pesticide Education. Please read the press release below and call you local extension agent if you have any questions.