Georgia Agriculture Calendar
UGA COTTON AND PEANUT FIELD DAY
September 8, 2010
Coastal Plain Experiment Station
Tifton, Georgia
Event begins at 8:30 a.m. and includes a sponsored lunch. Call (229) 386-3328 for more information.
PUBLIC HEARING ON BOLL WEEVIL RULES
September 8, 2010
Georgia Department of Agriculture Building
Atlanta, Georgia
This public hearing, which begins at 9 a.m. in Room 201, will be held to consider proposed changes to rules relating to the Boll Weevil Eradication Program, including a name change to “Boll Weevil Quarantine.” A synopsis of the proposed rule changes can be found at www.agr.georgia.gov.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU 3rd DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
September 14, 2010
Lithia Springs High School
Douglasville, Georgia
Contact your county Farm Bureau office for more information.
2010 UGA AGRIBUSINESS CONFERENCE
September 14 - 15, 2010
Athens Technical College
Athens, Georgia
The conference will include current, cutting-edge and relevant information for agribusiness owners. Sessions are planned to help entrepreneurs learn the basics of building and sustaining agribusiness enterprises including regulations, resources and risk management. Marketing specialists from the University of Georgia Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development will discuss effective marketing strategies. They will also share free marketing resources, like Market Maker and Georgia Made Georgia Grown, and information on loans and financing programs.
The confernece will also feature business-to-business interviews that will allow participants to meet with procurement officers from local grocers and retailers. Tours of Athens-area agribusiness establishments are also planned.
Registration is $65 per person and includes lunch, breaks, informational materials and optional post-workshop interviews or tours. The fee is $125 per organization for exhibit space. The conference is sponsored by the East Athens Development Corporation, the UGA Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development and the Georgia Department of Economic Development Tourism Product Development Team.
For more information or to register, visit the website www.areg.caes.uga.edu.
24TH ANNUAL GEORGIA PEANUT TOUR
September 14 - 16, 2010
Americus, Georgia
Coordinated by the Georgia Peanut Commission, the University of Georgia, the USDA Agricultural Research Service and the National Peanut Research Lab, this annual event begins with a “Hot Topics” seminar on Sept. 14 at 3 p.m.
The tour will visit various locations. Lodging and registration will be held at the Holiday Inn Express, 1611 E. Lamar St., Americus, Ga. 31709.
For more information visit www.gapeanuts.com or call (229) 386-3470.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU 10th DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
September 16, 2010
Jamestown Baptist Church
Waycross, Georgia
Contact your county Farm Bureau office for more information.
PASO FINO HORSE ASSOCIATION GRAND NATIONAL SHOW
September 19 - 25, 2010
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
The Paso's Spanish heritage is displayed through its proud carriage, grace and elegance of movement. Come watch these spectacular horses perform in the climate controlled Reaves Arena. Shop the extensive collection of vendors in the concourse of Reaves Arena.
For additional information call the Paso Fino Horse Association at (859) 825-6000. Show information is available at their website, www.pfha.org.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU 2nd DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
September 21, 2010
North Georgia Technical College
Avalon, Georgia
Contact your county Farm Bureau office for more information.
GEORGIA GRAZING SCHOOL
September 21 - 22, 2010
Houston County Extension Office
Perry, Georgia
University of Georgia's Forage Team invites you to attend the 2010 Georgia Grazing School. This training provides details on how the productivity of pastures in the Southeast can be maximized. Given the high prices of fuel, fertilizer, and other costs in livestock production, pastures must be managed as efficiently as possible in order to recoup the investment.
Registration for the 2010 Georgia Grazing School is $150 per person and $50 for each extra person from the same farm. The registration fee covers the Georgia Grazing School book, the Southern Forages textbook (4th edition), a weed identification book, and many other reference materials. Meals during the event are also included in the registration fee.
More information about the 2010 Georgia Grazing School can be found online at the University of Georgia's forage management webpage, www.georgiaforages.com or by calling (800) ASK-UGA1.
TRI-STATE PEANUT DISEASE TOUR
September 21 - 23, 2010
Various Locations in Georgia & Alabama
For more information, email Albert Culbreath at spotwilt@uga.edu.
FFA ANTIQUE TRACTOR SHOW
September 25, 2010
Tractor Supply Company
Dawsonville, Georgia
Antique tractor enthusiasts are invited to bring their tractors for this free show. All makes and models of tractors are welcome! Tractors will be displayed according to the brand. Anyone interested in participating is asked to contact Dawson County Farm Bureau Young Farmer Committee Member Seth Stowers by Sept. 20 at 706-429-6469, although driveups the day of the event are welcome. The event will also include a “slow-boy” race and a “blind driver” race. The Dawson County FFA will be selling concessions and taking donations to raise $1,000 to send FFA students to their national convention in Oct.
The Dawsonville Tractor Supply Company is located at 6921 Hwy. 53 E,in Dawsonville.
WORKSHOP FOR SMALL, BEGINNING & LIMITED RESOURCE FARMERS
September 28, 2010
Berry College
Mt. Berry, Georgia
Team Agriculture Georgia (TAG) is hosting a free one-day workshop for small, beginning and limited resource farmers. Topics will include forestry and wildlife management, farmers markets, organics, financing small farms, value added products, farm succession planning and cost sharing opportunities.
To register or get more information, visit this website.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU 5th DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
September 28, 2010
Thomaston Civic Center
Thomaston, Georgia
Contact your county Farm Bureau office for more information.
GEORGIA POULTRY CONFERENCE
September 28 - 29, 2010
Classic Center
Athens, Georgia
This conference is held annually during the last week in September and is conducted cooperatively with the Georgia Poultry Federation. The conference is located in Athens, Georgia and attracts over 350 participants from across Georgia as well as other poultry producing states. The program, which is developed by Extension Poultry Science faculty and industry representatives, provides specific and timely information relevant to poultry and egg production. The conference is divided into sessions related to major components of the poultry industry (i.e. General, Broiler, Hatchery and Breeders, Commercial Eggs, and Processing).
For more information, visit this website.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU 1st DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
September 30, 2010
First Baptist Church
Calhoun, Georgia
Contact your county Farm Bureau office for more information.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU 9th DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
October 12, 2010
Mitchell County High School
Camilla, Georgia
Contact your county Farm Bureau office for more information.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU 7th DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
October 14, 2010
First Baptist Church
Statesboro, Georgia
Contact your county Farm Bureau office for more information.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU 6th DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
October 26, 2010
Poplar Springs North Baptist Church
Dublin, Georgia
Contact your county Farm Bureau office for more information.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU 8th DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
November 4, 2010
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, Georgia
Contact your county Farm Bureau office for more information.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU 4th DISTRICT ANNUAL MEETING
November 9, 2010
Greene County High School
Greensboro, Georgia
Contact your county Farm Bureau office for more information.
ROYAL ALPACA CHALLENGE
November 6 - 7, 2010
Georgia International Horse Park
Conyers, Georgia
The Georgia Alpaca Association presents this FREE, family friendly event at the site of the Olympic equestrian events, the Georgia International Horse Park, bringing participants from across the U.S. to compete in the show ring. Fiber artists demonstrate the many uses for the world's finest, natural fiber - alpaca! Fiber arts and weaving guilds are cordially invited. Vendors offer sweaters, hats and more made of luxurious, hypo-allergenic, alpaca fleece. Browse the Silent Auction for treasures.
4-H, FFA, Farm Bureau members and the general public can learn about raising this unique, fiber animal directly for owners who raise and show them. Adults and children will delight in meeting the gentle alpacas!
For more information, visit www.RoyalAlpacaChallenge.com.
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