UGA Extension Charlton County

06/05/2026

Unlock the full potential of your garden or yard by discovering the secrets of your soil! Did you know you can have it tested to reveal what's missing or in excess? The graphic shows how to collect a perfect sample and bring it to the Charlton Extension Office at 55 Kingsland Dr. Folkston, to be sent off to the UGA Lab Services for analysis. Each bag is $12/each to process (including shipping). We take cash or check. Questions? Call 912-496-2040.

06/04/2026

Get ready to grow with us! 🌱 Join us on Tuesday, June 30th at 10:00 am at J. Phil Campbell Sr Research and Education Center in Watkinsville, GA for the 12th Annual Corn Boil & Farm Tour! After the tour, savor the fruits of our labor with a delicious lunch on the grounds, featuring the star of the show: sweet corn! 🌽️ For more details, check out the flyer or reach out to Brooke Hale at 706-542-7236 or [email protected]. Let's cultivate a brighter future together!

06/03/2026

In case you missed this post a week or so ago, they would love to see you there! For questions, please contact Jason Mallard at [email protected].

Join UGA and UF for an Irrigation Expo on June 10th from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm in Lyons, GA. Register here: https://ziply.pk/2026IrrigationExpo. If you have any questions, call Christopher Tyson at 912-565-7822 or email him at [email protected]. Other details are on the flyer.

06/03/2026

It’s almost here. Time for the annual Youth and Family Fishing Derby. This Saturday, June 6 at the Folkston Elementary School lake. 🎣
**Free crickets for bait will be offered to the first 150 kids between ages 3 and 15 that register to fish.
**There will also be a limited amount of worms, rod and reels, poles, and tackle for those that don’t have everything they need.
**No fishing license is required for adults at this derby because it is on a free fishing weekend as part of National Fishing and Boating Week.— at Folkston Elementary School

06/02/2026

Yesterday was the beginning of the Atlantic tropical season. While there is nothing brewing at the moment, it’s a good time to review your information about hurricanes and tropical storms so you will know what to do when one develops. National Hurricane Center–the authoritative and official source of hurricane forecasts and reports: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

06/02/2026

Good reminders from our friends at the UGA Bacon County Extension Office!

1) Leave the place you visit better than you found it – whatever you take to the picnic bring home – trash receptacles often become filled to overflowing. Debris will take wing – so remember to take a trash bag and bring home your recyclable, compostable, and cut down on the non-recyclables yo...

06/01/2026

The 2026 Southeast Cattle Conference is coming! Saturday, August 1st at FFA Camp in Covington, GA. cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children under 10 years old. Details are on the flyer. Questions or need additional information, please call Wes Smith at 706-601-9527. Mark your calendars for the 2026 Southeast Cattle Conference, taking place on Saturday, August 1st at FFA Camp in Covington, GA. Registration fees are $25 for adults and $10 for children under 10 years old. Please refer to the attached flyer for details. For inquiries or additional information, kindly contact Wes Smith at 706-601-9527.

05/29/2026

Currently, environmental conditions are conducive to the development of downy mildew on cucurbit plants. Proactive measures are necessary to prevent infestations. Recommended control options include: Cucurbits (Cucumber, squash, cantaloupe); Orondis opti; Elumin+Bravo; Ranman+Bravo; and Previcur flex+Bravo. Please note that if Orondis was previously applied as a soil treatment, it should not be used as a foliar application, as per product label instructions. For further guidance, please consult your local county extension agent. Additionally, a helpful video resource is available at https://youtu.be/g8LHCjn8nAo?si=J8Hbwe1IX9oS-icQ.

05/28/2026

Know a pecan farmer? Share this link! Own any pecan trees? This might be the podcast for you! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2601372/episodes/18988495

05/27/2026

The 2026 Georgia 4-H Photo Contest is open! All 4-H'ers in 4th-12th grades and adults may submit two photos under each of the five categories per participant:
Focus on 4-H Agriculture and STEM
Focus on 4-H Camp and Environmental Education
Focus on 4-H Citizenship, Leadership, and Service
Focus on 4-H Healthy Living
Focus on 4-H Volunteerism
ALL photos must have been taken between August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026, by the 4-H member or adult who is submitting the photo. Complete guidelines for each of these categories are outlined on the website (georgia4h.org/photo). Deadline for submissions is Monday, August 31, 2026. Each selected photo will earn a $25.00 prize.