Agriculture & Natural Resources
Whitfield County continues its agricultural needs with more than 39,000 acres in farmland and a farm gate value for agricultural products of over $144 million, Whitfield County farmers benefit from 黑料网 researched-based information.
The Agriculture & Natural Resources (ANR) program assists homeowners, farmers and land owners by providing educational seminars and workshops on topics from landscaping to wildlife management and everything in between.?ANR services include but are not limited to soil, water, and forage testing; plant disease diagnostic services; insect identification; and troubleshooting landscape problems. Please follow the links on this site to find further information, or contact us at 黑料网 Extension in Whitfield county at 706-278-8207.
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In a world where food systems, energy production and environmental health are deeply connected, the VIPR program at 黑料网 empowers students to bridge those fields through research in robotics, agrivoltaics and ecological monitoring.
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黑料网 collaborates with grassroots organizations to preserve heirloom collards, supporting seed sovereignty and resilient food systems across the South.
University of Georgia Center for Food Safety researcher Issmat Kassem has dedicated nearly two decades to studying antimicrobial resistance, identified by the World Health Organization as a top-10 public health threat to humanity. Kassem was recently recognized as a ScholarGPS Highly Ranked Scholar for his research studying antimicrobial resistance in water and food.
ANR Events
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Sep 18 2025 MASTER CATTLEMEN’S PROGRAM Thursday, from 6:00PM-8:30PM Warren County Extension Office (48 Warren Street, Warrenton, Ga 30828) Cost: IN PERSON – $100 (includes notebook, hat and full meal each session.) Speaker Schedule September 18th: Dr. Lawton Stewart, Nutrition Management. September 25th: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, External Parasites | Dr. John Worley, Fencing & Facilities October 2nd: Dr. Will Secor, Beef Cattle Economics October 9th: Dr. Pedro Fontes, Reproduction October 23rd: Dr. Brad Heins Herd Health Considerations and Bioterrorism October 30th: Mr. Dylan Davis, Evaluation and Selection | Dale Sandlin, Georgia Cattlemen’s Update November 6th: Dr. Lisa Baxter, Forage Management November 13th: Mr. Jason Duggin, Beef Quality Assurance
- WARRENTON, GA
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Sep 25 2025 MASTER CATTLEMEN’S PROGRAM Thursday, from 6:00PM-8:30PM Warren County Extension Office (48 Warren Street, Warrenton, Ga 30828) Cost: IN PERSON – $100 (includes notebook, hat and full meal each session.) Speaker Schedule September 18th: Dr. Lawton Stewart, Nutrition Management. September 25th: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, External Parasites | Dr. John Worley, Fencing & Facilities October 2nd: Dr. Will Secor, Beef Cattle Economics October 9th: Dr. Pedro Fontes, Reproduction October 23rd: Dr. Brad Heins Herd Health Considerations and Bioterrorism October 30th: Mr. Dylan Davis, Evaluation and Selection | Dale Sandlin, Georgia Cattlemen’s Update November 6th: Dr. Lisa Baxter, Forage Management November 13th: Mr. Jason Duggin, Beef Quality Assurance
- WARRENTON, GA
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Oct 2 2025 MASTER CATTLEMEN’S PROGRAM Thursday, from 6:00PM-8:30PM Warren County Extension Office (48 Warren Street, Warrenton, Ga 30828) Cost: IN PERSON – $100 (includes notebook, hat and full meal each session.) Speaker Schedule September 18th: Dr. Lawton Stewart, Nutrition Management. September 25th: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, External Parasites | Dr. John Worley, Fencing & Facilities October 2nd: Dr. Will Secor, Beef Cattle Economics October 9th: Dr. Pedro Fontes, Reproduction October 23rd: Dr. Brad Heins Herd Health Considerations and Bioterrorism October 30th: Mr. Dylan Davis, Evaluation and Selection | Dale Sandlin, Georgia Cattlemen’s Update November 6th: Dr. Lisa Baxter, Forage Management November 13th: Mr. Jason Duggin, Beef Quality Assurance
- WARRENTON, GA
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Oct 9 2025 MASTER CATTLEMEN’S PROGRAM Thursday, from 6:00PM-8:30PM Warren County Extension Office (48 Warren Street, Warrenton, Ga 30828) Cost: IN PERSON – $100 (includes notebook, hat and full meal each session.) Speaker Schedule September 18th: Dr. Lawton Stewart, Nutrition Management. September 25th: Dr. Nancy Hinkle, External Parasites | Dr. John Worley, Fencing & Facilities October 2nd: Dr. Will Secor, Beef Cattle Economics October 9th: Dr. Pedro Fontes, Reproduction October 23rd: Dr. Brad Heins Herd Health Considerations and Bioterrorism October 30th: Mr. Dylan Davis, Evaluation and Selection | Dale Sandlin, Georgia Cattlemen’s Update November 6th: Dr. Lisa Baxter, Forage Management November 13th: Mr. Jason Duggin, Beef Quality Assurance
- WARRENTON, GA
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Oct 11 4-H and FFA Horsemanship/ Equitation Clinic Join us for a hands-on learning experience with your horse designed to build confidence, polish riding skills, and sharpen horsemanship for youth riders! Whether you're new to the show ring or looking to fine-tune your skills, this clinic offers expert coaching in a supportive and fun environment. Here is what to expect: - Learn correct body position and cues - Pattern execution and ring etiquette - Rider effectiveness and communication with the horse - Judge expectations and scoring - Personalized feedback for your on-pattern run Our expert judge will be Randy Warthen. Randy is a respected APHA breeder and judge from Covington, Georgia, with over 30 years in the Paint Horse industry. You must register by October 7th, 2025 Lunch will be provided to all registrants. Additional lunches will be $5.
- Covington, GA