Georgia Agriculture Calendar
GEORGIA GROWN FARMER SHOWCASE
May 18, 2013
Macon Farmers Market
Macon, Georgia
This family-friendly series features dozens of vendors from around the state, offering locally grown fresh Georgia produce and plant sales, meet and greets with local farmers and much more. Runs from 8am - 4pm.
For more information, visit www.georgiagrown.com or call (404) 656-3689.
SMALL RUMINANT PARASITE CONTROL CONFERENCE
May 20 - 22, 2013
Pettigrew Center , Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, Georgia
This “train the trainer” symposium for parasite management will educate stakeholders in the small ruminant industry on the most up-to-date methods and recommendations for parasite control. Training and certification will also be provided in integrated parasite management in small ruminants, including sheep, goats, alpacas, llamas and others. Full registration is $250 per person until May 1 and $300 after May 1. Registration for one day of the conference is $125 until May 1 and $150 after May 1.
For more information or to register, visit www.fvsu.edu/acsrpc_registration.
ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION SCHOOL
May 20 - 22, 2013
Calhoun Stockyards
Calhoun, Georgia
This comprehensive three-day course includes 14 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of lab work with cattle, offering students the opportunity to learn artificial insemination techniques and herd management under skilled supervision. Sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Curriculum includes anatomy and reproduction, fertility, heat detection, nutrition, genetics and sire selection and more. Registration is $350 for adults and $300 for college and high school students, which covers the cost of supplies and practice cows. Discounts are available for multiple members of the same family. The program is limited to 15 students. Registration and fees are due by May 10.
For more information contact Allen Southard at (678) 617-2945, or Chris Franklin at (706) 263-2008 or chris@feonow.com.
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RECERTIFICATION TRAINING
May 21, 2013
Dougherty County Extension Office
Albany, Georgia
Georgia commercial pesticide applicators can earn up to 5 hours of credit at this Pesticide Safety and Handling training. Categories include Categories 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, or 41. The program features an update from the GA Department of Agriculture. The training is sponsored by James Morgan, Dougherty County Extension Coordinator.
You can register online or find more info at this address.
USDA GEORGIA STRIKEFORCE INITIATIVE MEETING
May 23, 2013
Fort Valley State university
Fort Valley, Georgia
The USDA Strikeforce Initiative aims to increase investment in rural communities by providing technical assistance and ensuring that every community has equal access to USDA programs. Georgia has been part of this program since it was launched in 2010 and 60 Georgia counties with poverty-stricken communities have been identified to participate in the program. For a list of eligible counties and more information, visit this website. This meeting is open to the public. Meeting will be held in the Agricultural Technology Center at Fort Valley State University.
Pre-registration is requested by May 20 by emailing Chris.Groskreutz@ga.usda.gov or by calling (706) 546-2069.
PESTICIDE APPLICATOR RECERTIFICATION TRAINING
May 24, 2013
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, Georgia
Georgia commercial pesticide applicators can earn up to 5 hours of credit at this Pesticide Safety and Handling training. Categories include Categories 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, or 41. The program features an update from the GA Department of Agriculture. The training is sponsored by Michael Wheeler, Hall County Extension Agent.
You can register online or find more info at this address.
BLUEBERRY COOKING CONTEST FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS
May 25, 2013
Bacon County Extension Office
Alma, Georgia
No charge to enter. Entries are welcome from men, women, and youth. One entry per person. A complete recipe must be submitted with entry. Entries are judged on appearance, complete recipe, taste, and nutritional content. Winners are announced at the end of the judging. Prize money will be awarded. Please bring your food to the Bacon Co. Extension office between 9:30-10:30 a.m.
For more information, contact Jakyn Jennings at (912) 632-5601 or by email at jakynjen@uga.edu.
CALHOUN BEEF CATTLE REPRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
May 28, 2013
UGA Northwest Georgia Research & Education Center
Calhoun, Georgia
Workshop begins at 6 p.m. in the livestock pavilion of the Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center. For more information contact Phil Worley at (706) 624-1398 or by emailing pworley@uga.edu.
GEORGIA HEIFER EVALUATION & REPRODUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT (HERD) SALE
May 29, 2013
UGA Northwest Georgia Research & Education Center
Calhoun, Georgia
Sale begins at 12:30 p.m. in the livestock pavilion of the Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center. For more information contact Phil Worley at (706) 624-1398 or by emailing pworley@uga.edu.
WILLIAMS DAIRY OPEN HOUSE
May 30, 2013
Williams Dairy, 4700 Highway 83
Madison, Georgia
This tour of the Williams Dairy and its new rotary milking parlor will provide two hours of continuing education credit hours for waste operators. For more information, contact Farrah Newberry with Georgia Milk Producers Inc. at (706) 310-0020.
POLLINATOR HABITAT FIELD DAY
May 30, 2013
Foster-Brady Farm, 4290 Snows Mill Rd.
Monroe, Georgia
This free event features presentations on the the importance of pollinator habitat, techniques on establishing or improving habitat, a master bee keeper update and NRCS funding opportunities. Please RSVP by May 28 by contacting Jose Pagan at (770) 267-8363, ext. 3, or jose.pagan@ga.usda.gov.
GEORGIA BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL
May 31 - June 2, 2013
Alma, Georgia
The Georgia Blueberry Festival is a locally organized festival. Its goal is to honor and recognize the importance of the blueberry crop to Alma and Bacon County and to thank those who are involved in the production of the blueberries. The Festival provides entertainment, activities, and food to local residents and visitors. Among the activities: a blueberry pancake breakfast, blueberry cook-off, bass fishing contest, fun run, senior beauty pageant, street dance, pie eating contest, and parade.
The Bacon Co. 4-H Club will be the only vendor selling fresh blueberries and blueberry plants. Information will be available on how to care for the blueberry plants you purchase. Bacon Co.4-H'ers will be available to assist you. For information on blueberry plants, contact Jakyn Jennings at (912) 632-5601 or by email at jakynjen@uga.edu.
For more information on the Georgia Blueberry Festival, visit www.georgiablueberryfestival.org.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU YOUNG FARMER DISCUSSION MEET
May 31, 2013 - DEADLINE
May 31 is the deadline to enter the 2013 GFB Young Farmer Discussion Meet. The state discussion meet winner will receive an Arctic Cat 500 ATV, $500 and an expense-paid trip to the 2014 AFBF Convention in San Antonio, Texas, to compete for national honors. The three finalists will each receive $350. The AFBF winner will receive a 2014 Chevrolet or GMC pickup truck. Visit your local Farm Bureau office for more details about the contest. The preliminary rounds of the 2013 GFB YF Discussion Meet will be held during the GFB Young Farmer Leadership Conference on Jekyll Island July 12-14. The four finalists will compete for the state title at the GFB Convention Dec. 8.
GEORGIA GROWN FARMER SHOWCASE
June 1, 2013
Atlanta State Farmers Market
Forest Park, Georgia
This family-friendly series features dozens of vendors from around the state, offering locally grown fresh Georgia produce and plant sales, meet and greets with local farmers and much more. Runs from 9am - noon.
For more information, visit www.georgiagrown.com or call (404) 656-3689.
UGA CAES ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
June 1, 2013 - DEADLINE (Transfer Scholarship)
The UGA College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Alumni Association is accepting applications for its Transfer Scholarship for students considering transferring into a CAES program in the Fall of 2013.
For more information or to download the application form, visit this website.
PROPERTY TAX & TAX APPEAL WORKSHOPS
June 4, 2013
UGA Campus Conference Center
Tifton, Georgia
This workshop will provide timber landowners with knowledge about the property tax process and tax appeal process. This seminar will address a summary of issues associated with property taxation of timberland in Georgia, potential solutions, and real life case studies on how to approach appeals. Workshop presenters will teach landowners what to expect when challenging tax appraisals and how to deal with the assessors when they feel they have been wronged. Cost for attendance is $65 per attendee and $35 for the second person in the same family. Workshop is limited to the first 150 registrants.
Please note: A workshop previously scheduled for May 30 in Gainesville has been canceled.
For more information on the workshop location, speakers and agenda, call GFA at (478) 992-8110, email info@gfagrow.org or visit www.gfagrow.org/taxworkshops.
EGG CANDLING CLASS
June 4, 2013
Newton County Extension Office
Covington, Georgia
This class offers chicken owners the opportunity to sell their eggs by obtaining a Candling license. Anyone who desires to sell eggs to individuals or markets MUST have their candling facilities licensed by the GDA's Consumer Protections Division. You will have a "hands-on" training before taking a written exam along with a candling exam.
Please call the Newton County Extension Office to register at (770) 784-2010. Seating is limited to 25. Cost: $5.00 and is to be paid at registration.
GEORGIA GROWN FARMER SHOWCASE
June 8, 2013
Park Market, Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, Georgia
This family-friendly series features dozens of vendors from around the state, offering locally grown fresh Georgia produce and plant sales, meet and greets with local farmers and much more. Runs from 9am - noon.
For more information, visit www.georgiagrown.com or call (404) 656-3689.
GEORGIA 4-H HORSE SHOW
June 12 - 15, 2013
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
The Georgia State 4-H Horse Show is held each June at the Agricenter in Perry Georgia. There are no qualifying shows, and you can enter the State Show simply by being a member of your local 4-H club, owning or leasing your horse by March 1 of the current year, and completing the Novice Horseman workbook, which can be obtained through your local county extension office.
At least fifty 4-H'ers qualify each year to proceed to Regional Competition, where they ride against other 4-H'ers from the 13 southern states.
For more information, visit http://georgia4h.org/livestock/horse/horse_show.htm.
GEORGIA 4-H HORSE SCHOOL
June 16 - 20, 2013
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
The Georgia State 4-H Horse School is held each year the week following the State 4-H Horse Show in Perry, Georgia at the Agricenter. 4-H'ers and their horses enjoy 5 days and 4 nights of resident instruction. Professional riding instructors offer classes in Stock Seat (Western), Ranch Horse (Western), English Hunt Seat on the Flat, English Hunt Seat Over Fences, English Saddleseat and Contest Events (Running) at all levels.
Approximately 120 4-H'ers aged 10-19 are accepted each year. In addition about 20 Teen leaders, who do not bring horses to the school, assist with the program. University of Georgia Extension Specialists, County Extension Agents, and Adult volunteers provide adult leadership for this program.
The cost is $350 for the week for participants and includes all meals and lodging for the 4-H'er, stalling for the horse, registration fees and a Horse School t-shirt.
For more information, visit http://georgia4h.org/livestock/horse/horse_school.htm.
23RD ANNUAL IFAMA WORLD FORUM AND SYMPOSIUM
June 16 - 20, 2013
Cobb Galleria Center
Atlanta, Georgia
The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) is an international organization founded in 1990 for the purpose of globally bringing together the best minds in agriculture and agribusiness to network and stimulate strategic thinking across the food, fiber, bio-fuel, floral and forestry systems. This year’s event offers a series of presentations focused on current issues impacting the global food system given by top executives and experts. Wells Fargo Chief Agricultural Economist Dr. Michael Swanson will deliver the keynote address.
To register, visit this website. The Georgia IFAMA chapter meeting will be held June 20 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. following the conclusion of the World Forum.
GEORGIA GROWN FARMER SHOWCASE
June 22, 2013
Park Market, Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, Georgia
This family-friendly series features dozens of vendors from around the state, offering locally grown fresh Georgia produce and plant sales, meet and greets with local farmers and much more. Runs from 9am - noon.
For more information, visit www.georgiagrown.com or call (404) 656-3689.
GEORGIA GROWN FARMER SHOWCASE
June 29, 2013
Savannah State Farmers Market
Savannah, Georgia
This family-friendly series features dozens of vendors from around the state, offering locally grown fresh Georgia produce and plant sales, meet and greets with local farmers and much more. Runs from 9am - noon.
For more information, visit www.georgiagrown.com or call (404) 656-3689.
GEORGIA JUNIOR BEEF FUTURITY
July 11 - 13, 2013
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
The 23rd Annual GeorgiaJunior Beef Futurity is scheduled for July 11 - 13, 2013 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry. The Georgia Junior Beef Futurity is hosted cooperatively between Georgia FFA and Georgia 4-H, and is open to all bonafide FFA and 4-H members. Rising 4-H'ers must be 9 years old by January 1, 2012 to compete. Any member who has graduated from high school is not eligible to compete.
For more information, visit http://georgia4h.org/livestock/beef/jr_beef_futurity.htm.
2013 GFB YOUNG FARMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
July 11 - 14, 2013
Jekyll Island Convention Center
Jekyll Island, Georgia
This family-friendly event will provide educational, networking and social opportunities for young farmers. The preliminary rounds of the 2013 Young Farmer Discussion Meet, in which contestants compete for a variety of great prizes, will be held during the conference, which also features breakout sessions on a variety of topics. Registration deadline is May 31.
For more information, contact GFB Young Farmer Coordinator Jed Evans at (478) 474-0679, ext. 5230 or jcevans@gfb.org.
GEORGIA GROWN FARMER SHOWCASE
July 13, 2013
Park Market, Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, Georgia
This family-friendly series features dozens of vendors from around the state, offering locally grown fresh Georgia produce and plant sales, meet and greets with local farmers and much more. Runs from 9am - noon.
For more information, visit www.georgiagrown.com or call (404) 656-3689.
GEORGIA GROWN FARMER SHOWCASE
July 27, 2013
Park Market, Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, Georgia
This family-friendly series features dozens of vendors from around the state, offering locally grown fresh Georgia produce and plant sales, meet and greets with local farmers and much more. Runs from 9am - noon.
For more information, visit www.georgiagrown.com or call (404) 656-3689.
GEORGIA GROWN FARMER SHOWCASE
August 10, 2013
Park Market, Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, Georgia
This family-friendly series features dozens of vendors from around the state, offering locally grown fresh Georgia produce and plant sales, meet and greets with local farmers and much more. Runs from 9am - noon.
For more information, visit www.georgiagrown.com or call (404) 656-3689.
GARLICFEST 2013
August 24, 2013
LoganBerry Heritage Farm
Cleveland, Georgia
This free, family event celebrates the garlic harvest of LoganBerry Heritage Farm. Talented chefs will showcase 15 varieties of garlic from around the world in creative dishes, cooking demos, tastings and recipes. Live entertainment, animals, crafts, artisans and the ever-popular Garlic University round out this exciting festival located in a memorable Appalachian mountain setting. LoganBerry is a fifth generation working farm with a focus on history, sustainability and health using all-natural farming methods. In addition to growing garlic, LoganBerry Farm grows heirloom vegetables and raises pastured meat featured at our on-site farm market. LoganBerry Farm is located at 2660 Adair Mill Rd, Cleveland, Ga.
Call (706) 348-6068 or visit www.loganberryheritagefarm.com for more information.
GEORGIA GROWN FARMER SHOWCASE
August 24, 2013
Park Market, Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, Georgia
This family-friendly series features dozens of vendors from around the state, offering locally grown fresh Georgia produce and plant sales, meet and greets with local farmers and much more. Runs from 9am - noon.
For more information, visit www.georgiagrown.com or call (404) 656-3689.
GEORGIA GROWN FARMER SHOWCASE
September 14, 2013
Park Market, Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, Georgia
This family-friendly series features dozens of vendors from around the state, offering locally grown fresh Georgia produce and plant sales, meet and greets with local farmers and much more. Runs from 9am - noon.
For more information, visit www.georgiagrown.com or call (404) 656-3689.
INTERNATIONAL AGRIBUSINESS CONFERENCE AND EXPO
September 25 - 26, 2013
Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
Savannah, Georgia
This inaugural event, sponsored by Georgia Farm Bureau, will help farmers and businesses learn how to capitalize on the growing export market. Participants will be provided with information on what markets are open to their products, how to export their goods and what exporting can do for their bottom lines. Participants will attend educational forums and workshops, learning from experts in agricultural importing and exporting and about the latest practices in processing value-added agricultural products. They also will have a chance to meet with international trade representatives. The conference’s main sponsor is Georgia Farm Bureau.
For more information about the conference’s schedule, see www.iace.us.com. Early registration is $170 and ends July 30.
For more information visit http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/iace.html.
GEORGIA GROWN FARMER SHOWCASE
September 28, 2013
Park Market, Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, Georgia
This family-friendly series features dozens of vendors from around the state, offering locally grown fresh Georgia produce and plant sales, meet and greets with local farmers and much more. Runs from 9am - noon.
For more information, visit www.georgiagrown.com or call (404) 656-3689.
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