Hall County Cooperative Extension Ag and Natural Resources

04/30/2020

The future of food and farms is largely dependent on the collective effort of us all to support more sustainable practices in agriculture — it’s not enough to just be profitable. Agricultural lands have the potential to be some of the most biodiverse landscapes in our increasingly urbanized worl...

11/03/2017

Join the Redbud Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society and Hall County Extension for a walk and talk with historian and forest manager Bill Lott.

Wednesday November 8th 10:00 - 1:00

For more information contact Robin Friedman at 770 535-3791 or [email protected].

https://www.warnell.uga.edu/thompson-mills-forest-state-arboretum

10/13/2017

We are getting into the best time of year with cooler weather and crisp days that give a bit of excitement because it feels like college football and fall festivals.

10/10/2017

Looking to plant some native trees to attract birds? Elachee Nature Science Center will be hosting a tree sale Oct. 21st from 10am-1pm. Get there early!

Is your landscape a feasting ground for migrating birds? http://www.elachee.org/of-birds-and-berries

10/09/2017

Join us for Native Trees: What We See and What We Don't
at Linwood Nature Preserve Ecology Center

Join us for The Redbud Project chapter meeting of the Georgia Native Plant Society Tuesday, Oct. 10th at the Linwood Ecology Center, Linwood Nature Preserve. Joel Hitt, speaker.

Through their subterranean network of root systems, trees share and provide helpful interventions to their neighbors in astonishing ways, according to current environmental research. Naturalist Joel Hitt has studied the secret life of trees and how they interface underground with other plant species in ways far more extensive than previously known. He'll have us take a "Look up" and a "Look Down" as he says, to walk us through this fascinating process.

09/29/2017

How to properly care for your landscape and well after Irma

Hurricane Irma was a big deal for Georgia. The entire state was affected at some point or another with this storm. Here are a couple of considerations to make while dealing with life after the storm.

09/27/2017

Join us October 10 at Linwood Nature Preserve Ecology Center

Through their subterranean network of root systems, trees share and provide helpful interventions to their neighbors in astonishing ways, according to current environmental research. Naturalist Joel Hitt has studied the secret life of trees and how they interface underground with other plant species in ways far more extensive than previously known. He'll have us take a "Look up" and a "Look Down" as he says, to walk us through this fascinating process.

Hitt analyzes the habits and relationships of trees and plants to their natural ecosystems, with the scientific skills of a psychotherapist, the profession from which he retired several years ago. His avid interest in native plants has led him through the Georgia Master Gardener program, GA Master Naturalist, and certificate in Native Plants from the State Botanical Garden of GA in Athens.

09/08/2017

Preparing Your Garden for Irma Sep 8, 2017 | Written by sarahdh | Leave a Comment For the past two weeks, we have anxiously watched the news, watched the weather channel, listened to the radio, and checked our phones for news updates, weather alerts, and updates from family members and friends as de...

09/08/2017

I just received this from Elbert County Cooperative Extension and thought it would be good to pass along to you. Good tips to keep in mind.

Hurricane Irma Storm Preparation for Farmers and Livestock Owners
UGA Cooperative Extension – Elbert County

It is likely that within the next few days Elbert County Georgia will experience some form of inclement weather from Hurricane Irma. This weather could be in the form of heavy rain, high winds, and flooding. It is not unreasonable to expect power outages with a storm of this nature.
Livestock and other farm animals are highly dependent on their human caretakers for protection in these extreme circumstances.
We encourage all farm owners to inspect their properties. Look for potential hazards which may present themselves in the event of high wind or flooding.
Have all fuel tanks full and additional fuel on hand as a back-up supply for farm equipment and generators. Test all equipment to make sure they work. Make sure fuel storage containers cannot be flooded.
Have a clean drinking water source for your livestock which can consume 7 to 12 gallons per day per 1000 lbs. of body weight. For those dependent on a well, be prepared to be without that water source for an extended period of time.
Have a backup food supply on hand. Livestock can consume 20 lbs. of hay per day per 1000 lbs. of body weight. If your grazing land is in flood prone areas, be prepared to supplement a feed source.
Have extra batteries on hand and make sure your flashlights and weather radios work. Keep your mobile phone charged.
Have a back-up plan for transportation in the event that you need to move your livestock quickly.
Stay in touch with your neighbors. They may be your quickest source of assistance in the event you have an emergency. And you may be their best resource as well.
Plan ahead! Don’t wait until the last minute to make decisions or preparations. HOPE FOR THE BEST, BUT PLAN FOR THE WORST!


Additional information about disaster preparedness and storm recovery resources are available at

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09/08/2017

True gardeners are planners. They always look ahead to next season on what to plant, where to plant and what to do differently from year to year. Sometimes looking ahead too far tends to make us forget what we need to do in the here and now.

08/09/2017

Thank you Redbud Chapter of the Georgia Native Plant Society and Ellen Honeycutt for sharing your wisdom and educating the public!

08/06/2017

The Master Gardener Extension volunteers help University of Georgia Cooperative Extension staff transfer research-based information about gardening, horticulture and best practices to the public. Master ...