UGA Extension - Macon County

03/06/2026

03/06/2026

Vegetable Garden tips for every month.

03/04/2026

🫜Our March Harvest Calendar is here! 🍓
This month, look for fresh strawberries, cabbage, turnips, snap beans, and collards at your local farmers market. Eat seasonal. Eat local. Enjoy the flavors of March!

03/03/2026

March is National Nutrition Month®!
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has dedicated March to helping everyone develop healthful eating habits, engage in physical activity, and make informed food choices. This year’s theme is “Discover the Power of Nutrition” because what we eat fuels our bodies, supports our goals, and strengthens our communities.
Learn more at https://www.eatright.org/national-nutrition-month.

03/03/2026

🌱 🚜 The 2026 Georgia Farm Stress Summit is just one month away!

With keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions, this year's summit will share insights on the challenges farm families face and provide resources for supporting farming and rural communities.

🗓️ March 12, 2026 | 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
📍 C.W.Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center

🎟️ REGISTER HERE: https://bit.ly/4tyCufC

03/03/2026

2026 dates & locations for the Using Pesticides Wisely training program are now available. Hosted in partnership with UGA Extension, these trainings equip producers with the latest guidance on the safe & effective application of Over-the-Top dicamba products under the EPA's updated label requirements. View dates, locations, & additional details here: https://www.agr.georgia.gov/dicamba
Note: Using Pesticides Wisely is Georgia’s only State-Specific Dicamba Training.

03/02/2026

Our spring “Gardening with the Masters” series will be on Tuesdays in March.

3/10 - Seed Starting in a greenhouse
3/17 - Composting Basics
3/24 - Growing Herbs
3/31 - Vegetable Gardening

Call the Houston County Extension Office today to register!
478-987-2028

03/02/2026

If you are interested in attending this meeting, please register at this link: fvsu.ag/herbalisttalks-202604 Only 30 spots available.

02/16/2026

Hey yall! We have started our annual Vidalia Onion fundraiser to help cut the cost of summer programming! These are Ga Grown Vidalia Onions! They will be in the first or second week of May!
The last day to order is April 10, 2026!

02/02/2026

Reminder! Camp is right around the corner! Camp SIGN-UP is FEBRUARY 6, 2026, starting at 8 am when we open. All camps require a $75 non-refundable deposit at the time of sign-up. Camp scholarships are AVAILABLE. All WHO sign-ups will RECEIVE the application. We are also offering a payment plan as well as a spring fundraiser to cut the cost of camp. We look forward to seeing you all!

01/06/2026

Reminder! Macon County 4-H has a Homeschool Club that meets once a month at the Macon County Extension Office. Starting at 3:00! We can't wait to see you all! Free to participate!

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Macon County Extension office at 478-472-7588 or 105 S Sumter St, Oglethorpe, GA, 31068 at least three weeks prior to the program date.
An Equal Opportunity Institution

12/22/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Macon County Extension Office! On December 24, 2025, we will be closing at 12:00 and will remain closed until January 2, 2026.