FOR YOUR INFORMATION
Carroll County Master Gardeners Scholarship Guidelines
$1,200 Educational Scholarship
April 15 – deadline to apply and submit all supporting documents
The applicant must be majoring in a program in agriculture, consumer science, agricultural education, landscaping, plant science, environmental science, natural resources, horticulture, forestry or a related field. Applicants must reside in Carroll, Haralson or Heard counties.
For an application go to https://www.carrollcountymastergardeners.com/scholarships
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Georgia Ag Forecast Series (17 articles) (AP 130-3 2025)
2024 Georgia Corn Production Guide (AP 132-01)
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The Beginning Farmer Stipend
DATES & AWARDS
Applications open February 10, 2025 and close on March 12, 2025
Awards range from $3,000 to $5,000
WHO SHOULD APPLY
For those who have been farming up to three years.
Tailored for historically underserved farmers or ranchers who own or co-own their farming operations by providing essential support to help establish a strong foundation (USDA NRCS definition)
Available to farmers in AL, AR, DC, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, or VA
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First Positive Case of Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in Georgia
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has confirmed through the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories that a hunter-harvested deer sampled for routine surveillance in Lanier County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). This is the first case of CWD detected in Georgia.
The sample was taken from a two-and-a-half-year-old male white-tailed deer harvested on private property. Immediately following the positive confirmation, WRD staff implemented the CWD Response Plan and are taking additional samples from the area.
“I want to assure our hunters that deer hunting will continue to thrive in Georgia, despite this current discovery,” said Walter Rabon, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. “Working together with our hunters and all Georgians, we will manage CWD and maintain healthy deer herds.”
Read Full News Release at https://georgiawildlife.com/first-positive-case-chronic-wasting-disease-confirmed-georgia
MORE INFORMATION
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Ga. Lifts Suspension of Poultry, Releases HPAI Control Area
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Protect your home with a radon test kit
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Short-term Heating Fuel Decisions Facing Commercial Poultry Growers
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Why Haven’t Land Values Reacted to Reduced Farm Profits?
https://southernagtoday.org/2025/02/07/why-havent-land-values-reacted-to-reduced-farm-profits
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Best by vs. sell by: UGA food safety expert explains expiration dates
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Fighting fire with fire: How prescribed burns can help mitigate wildfire risks
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Fertilizer Prices: What Can We Expect in 2025?
https://southernagtoday.org/2025/01/02/fertilizer-prices-what-can-we-expect-in-2025
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Fewer Cows in 2025
https://southernagtoday.org/2025/01/02/fewer-cows-in-2025
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UGA Forage Extension Team
In the 02/05/2025 edition:
Winter Forages
Winter Annual Forage Variety Selection
Fall Armyworm Resources
“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” -Thomas Fuller
Forage Insect Pests
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Weed control programs for conventional field corn
https://ugaweedscience.blogspot.com
FARM RELATED FOR SALE/WANTED/OPPORTUNITIES
Do you have something farm-related to sell? Examples include: farm equipment, hay, farm animals, livestock, etc. Are you looking for a ag-related job or want to hire someone? Send me an email with the description of the item and other relative information and I will post it here.
Hay For Sale
Do you have hay for sale? Send me an email with the type of hay, the size and number of bales and whether or not you have an UGA Forage Quality Test Report on it and I will post it here.
Ryegrass Haylage
200 bales of ryegrass haylage for sale. 60 dollars a bale. Large quantities cheaper.
Ralph Caldwell
Weekly hay market insights and commentary from USDA, market analysts, growers, and sellers.
USDA Weekly Hay Prices
Georgia Farm Bureau Hay Directory
https://www.gfb.org/membership/hay.cms
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Carroll County Livestock Sale Barn Report
AMS Livestock, Poultry, & Grain Market News
Georgia Dept of Ag Market News
Monday, February 10, 2025
https://www.ams.usda.gov/mnreports/ams_1949.pdf
UPCOMING EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
Cotton Mill Farmers Market
Every Saturday
9 to 11 a.m. at 609 Dixie Street in Carrollton
All Local Farmers. Fresh Healthy Food. Rain or Shine.
Hiring Market Manger
Currently taking applications for our Summer Market Manager. Details are at the Website here:
www.cottonmillfarmersmarket.org
MARKET IS MOVING!!
Moving to 120 Highway 27 North, just north of Alabama Street in Downtown Carrollton. It is the parking lot next to and behind Moore’s Chapel Church. It backs up to the newly expanded City Water Park. New location starting on March 22
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West Georgia Beekeepers Association
Our monthly meeting will be held in-person at:
American Legion Post 145
13141 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Douglasville, GA 30134
Thursday, February 20, 2025
6:30 p.m. – Mentoring Session
7:00 p.m. – Meeting
Guest speaker for February is:
Keith Golden
Owner and Founder, Golden Bee Farm
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Carroll County Young Farmers
Managing Hive Populations for the Honey Flow, featuring David Bailey of Ally Honey Bees.
Whether you’re a seasoned beekeeper or just starting out, this event will provide valuable insights on optimizing hive health and productivity for the honey flow season.
Date: Tuesday, March 4
Location: Carroll County Agricultural Center, 900 Newnan Rd., Carrollton, GA 30116
Time: 6:00 PM
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert and connect with fellow beekeepers and farmers in our community!
RSVP Today! Click Here to Register.
https://www.carrollyoungfarmers.com/events-1/honeyflow
Ryan Ayers
Young Farmer Adviser
Carroll County Schools
1075 Newnan Rd.
Carrollton, GA 30116
678-378-7116
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2025 Spore to Store Mushroom Symposium
March 7, 2025 from 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM on the UGA Griffin Campus.
This symposium will feature the latest mushroom research as well as include speakers from the Georgia Grown Program and Food Product, Innovation, and Commercialization Center (FoodPIC). You can find the full speaker schedule on the symposium website. We have invited mushroom producers and buyers throughout the state as well as urban chefs and culinary arts professionals.
Registration for this event can be found here: https://spore2store.org/
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Date and time: 8:30am – 3:30pm, March 13, 2025
Location: Georgia Southern University, 10449 US Hwy 301, Statesboro, GA 30458
Keynote speaker: Connie Baptiste, Owner of Hunter Family Farm and 2023 Woman Veteran of the Year
For more information and to register go to https://extension.uga.edu/topic-areas/timely-topics/Rural/farm-stress-conference.html
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