UGA Extension Barrow County

06/17/2026

Our office will be closed Friday June 19,2026 in observation of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Monday June 22,2026 at 8am.

06/10/2026

Are you excited about gardening? Join the Master Gardeners today! Want to know more? Call us or visit our website! 🌼

06/10/2026

Want to become certified in honey bee removal? Take the first step in the three-part process by attending an eight-hour training.

Where: Barrow County Extension Office, 90 Lanthier St, Winder GA

When: June 22nd, 2026 from 8:30a-5:00pm

Price: $40 Reg fee day of via cash or check.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/yc4usz4a

Learn more about the honey bee removal certification process at the GDA's website here: https://agr.georgia.gov/honey-bee-control-and-removal

06/08/2026

Submit your application by July 1st, to join our fall Master Gardener program!

06/08/2026

Walton County Conservation District is hosting a Pond Management Workshop on June 23, 2026 at Matthews Park located at 1016 E. Marable Street, Monroe, Ga 30655, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Register here: https://www.gacd.us/events/2026/6/23/walton-county-pond-management-workshp

05/28/2026

While we are appreciative of the recent rains, this drought is far from over. In this 'Beef Tips n' Advice' article, Dr. Lisa Baxter summarizes our best resources available for managing forages during a drought.

The full article can be found at: https://beef.caes.uga.edu/news/2026/05/what-forage-drought-resources-are-available/

Be sure to also follow Georgia Forages on Facebook!

05/28/2026

Honey Bee Fest 2026 is here!

05/22/2026

The office will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observation of Memorial Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 26.

05/01/2026

LEVEL 1 DROUGHT – BARROW COUNTY

On April 27, a statewide Level 1 drought response was declared by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD).

While no outdoor watering restrictions are in place, Barrow County residents and businesses are encouraged make efforts to conserve water, including following the year-round outdoor water schedule, which calls for outdoor watering to happen between the hours of 4 p.m. and 10 a.m. – efforts that reduce water loss to evaporation, especially in warmer weather.

Residents are also encouraged to monitor their homes for water leaks or other problems that would lead to water waste.

04/30/2026