UGA-Cook County Extension Service

04/05/2024

https://www.farmagain.com/tractors

Tractor safety training holds immense importance as it plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being of individuals operating these powerful agricultural machines. This comprehensive training program empowers tractor operators with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate potential risks...

04/05/2024

https://cultivate.caes.uga.edu/uga-extension-improves-land-stewardship/index.html?utm_source=CAES+Newswire&utm_campaign=8cc5542f0d-Newswire_Non_Media_Weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_4cb3048305-8cc5542f0d-35723445

Chatham County growers Edwin and Leslie Thomas of CJ's Produce work to close grocery gaps and provide access to nutritious food options in Savannah food deserts. The coastal Georgia agribusiness foresees growth and plans to take its fresh produce distribution inland.

04/04/2024

https://site.extension.uga.edu/cook/2024/04/more-paraquat-training-opportunities/

The registration link will require the following: first and last name, email address, and certification license #. The requested information is needed to accurately complete report that will be sent to EPA and to obtain producer CEU pesticide license credits. Remain on the training site until the en...

03/22/2024

🍅🍅🍅4-H Tomato PLANT SALE!! $1.00 each.🍅🍅🍅
Stop by the 4-H office to purchased your plants while they last!! All proceeds goes toward 4-H events for materials, & foods. We all know about inflation increase, so this will help a great deal with these expenses for afterschool activities. Please call 229-896-7456 for information and to make sure we are not sold out of plants.

03/21/2024

(Paraquat Training) March-26 & 27. Register with Syngenta, a sponsored online training by clicking the link available below. Must be certified applicators, and complete Paraquat training. Training is good for 3 years until your renewal. A 10 question quiz is at the end of the training, 1 hour pesticide credit available. Please have your card number available.

Paraquat applicators must 1) be certified applicators, and 2) complete Paraquat Training (one training is good for 3 years).

03/05/2024

https://site.extension.uga.edu/cook/2024/02/upw-using-pesticides-wisely-trainings-2024/?fbclid=IwAR29zmtCERzhWJSNqriO_0odWQ6fygZpdYodhPfI9ILO9ME8QMyQYNFoFRw

Below is info on UPW training dates and locations. In addition to UPW training requirement, all applicators of Engenia, Tavium, & XtendiMax herbicides must also have a private pesticide license. There will not be an extension or issuance of the special applicators license training that has been offe...

03/05/2024

02/29/2024

Today was the last production meeting for Cook Co. Ag Production meetings for 2024. The Cotton Update meeting had a great turn-out, and with even better Data spoken from UGA Specialist Dr. Glenn Harris & Dr. Camp Hand & CEC Tucker Price. Thanks to Sisters Florist & Bakery, Sweet T's and Carters Fried Chicken for catering our meetings for 2024!!
-Happy Retirement Dr. Glenn Harris!

02/26/2024

https://ugaweedscience.blogspot.com/

W**d Science Information (Row Crops/Vegetables) for County Extension Agents