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Walker County
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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Walker County continues its' tradition as an agricultural community. With more than 77,000 acres in farmland and a farm gate value for agricultural products of over $113 million, Walker County farmers benefit from 黑料网 research-based information.

County agriculture agents answer farmers' questions, make farm visits, and even invite 黑料网 specialists to the county to offer educational programs often focusing on one of the top agriculture commodities including livestock, poultry, and row crops.

You don't have to own a farm to benefit from the county agents' expertise. Many agricultural-related services benefit the general public.


Testing Services

Services include testing for soil, plant tissue, water quality, animal waste, feeds and forages and more. Soil sample bags and water collection bottles are available at the Extension Office.? to find the best test to meet your needs.

Soil Testing: Routine Test $10.00 per sample

: Basic Test $26.00 per sample

Forage Testing: Basic Test $26.00 per sample

*all prices are current as of June 2023


Additional Resources

Walker County Agriculture Associations

Tri-State Cattlemen's Association

The promotes growth and development of the beef cattle industry. The association meets monthly in Walker or Dade County and have educational programs on current issues affecting the industry. The Tri-State Cattlemen's Association is a part of the .

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Northwest Georgia Beekeepers Association

The meets monthly at the Walker County Agricultural Center in Rock Spring.? They focus their meetings on education of beekeeping and topics related to the industry. The Northwest Georgia Beekeepers Association is a part of the .

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Walker County Extension Master Gardener Program

Georgia residents may have the opportunity to become a Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer in their home county. Interested volunteer candidates should contact Walker County Extension to be placed on an interest list for the next Master Gardener class. Upon acceptance into the program, volunteers will be required to complete a 42 hour classroom training program that will cover topics ranging from landscape design, plant propagation and turf, to different programs such as nuisance wildlife control.? The intent of the program is to train volunteers in subjects that will prepare them to serve in the community and assist the local county Extension Staff. Participants take a mid-term exam and will be required to pass a final exam on the material covered. For more information, contact Walker County Extension at (706) 638-2548.

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County Ag Agent

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Expert Resources

Discovering the Beauty and Benefits of Beebalm, Part 1: A Journey into Monarda’s Horticultural Excellence
Posted by Svoboda Pennisi on May 26, 2025
Monarda, commonly known as beebalm, is a North American perennial naturally found in woodlands, meadows, and floodplains. Aside from its aesthetics, beebalm offers environmental benefits, as its flowers, seeds, and shoots provide forage and habitat for many species of wildlife, including insects and birds. This publication covers the results of performance trials for 10 popular Monarda plants in the montane and piedmont (i.e., northern) Georgia regions.
Discovering the Beauty and Benefits of Beebalm, Part 2: Floral Traits and Nectar Content
Posted by Svoboda Pennisi on May 26, 2025
Monarda (beebalm) is a North American perennial naturally found in woodlands, meadows, and floodplains. It offers environmental benefits, as its flowers, seeds, and shoots provide forage and habitat for many species of wildlife, including insects and birds. This publication covers more details from our trials on 10 popular Monarda plants, this time focusing specifically on their floral properties.
Best Garden Vegetable Varieties for Georgia
Posted by Robert Westerfield on Feb 24, 2025
This publication lists vegetable variety recommendations for the state of Georgia. Most of these varieties have been trialed and grown successfully in the state. These are not the only varieties that can grow well in Georgia but provide new gardeners with a starting point to increase their chances of success. Gardeners may need to search print catalogs and online to find the vegetables they are looking for, as local garden centers may not always carry the varieties listed here.