Crawford County Agriculture News June 8, 2018

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1 Crawford County Agriculture News June 8, 2018 A NOTE FROM YOUR AGENT This first week of 4-H summer program has really made me notice how much phone tag I will be playing with everyone these next two months. I will always be available by albeit a little slow. If you call the office, most likely I will have to call you back after 5. I apologize for the inconvenience. My appointment in Crawford County is 60% 4-H Youth Development and 40% Agriculture and Natural Resources. USDA REPORTINGS Southern Region - Georgia March Crop Progress and Condition Narrative released on June 4, ndition/around the county Greenway Farms on-farm market Location: 6744 Hwy 80 West Time: Saturday, June 9 th from 9am-2pm We'll have our beef, pork, chicken, eggs, pickles, jams, jellies, tomato sauces, goats milk soaps and lotions available. We'll also have corn, okra, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, and Vidalia onions. We're located about 6.5 miles west of Roberta. Joining the Greenway Farm this week is Crosscut Farm of Crawford County! This is an awesome deal and a great way to support two amazing producers right here in our county!

2 Egg Candling Certification Class Date: June 25, 2018 at 10:00AM-3:30PM Cost: $10 registration fee and lunch RSVP: to register. To be sold, all chicken eggs must be evaluated by a certified grader and appropriately packaged and labeled in accordance with the Georgia Egg Law and Georgia Food Act. Become a certified egg candler with this course hosted by Crawford County Extension and the Georgia Department of Agriculture. You must register in advance to attend. We have to make sure that there will be at least 10 in the course. UPCOMING UGA EXTENSION PROGRAMS Lunch and Learn Date: June 11, 2018 at 10:30AM-12:30PM Location: Lamar County Library RSVP: (770) hrobinson@uga.edu for more information on the program Home Gardening Series Date: June 14, 2018 at 12 noon 1:00PM Location: Butts County Extension Office RSVP: (770) Cost: $5 Topics Covered Harvesting High Quality Vegetables and Preserving Vegetables for Later Use

3 Mid GA Beef Day

4 THE MARKETPLACE Crosscut Farms Produce Crosscut Farms will be selling at the Greenway Farms on-farm market this Saturday, June 9 th from 9am- 2pm. They also offer wholesale produce on request. In season now: potatoes, onions, squash Contact them at (478) or follow Crosscut Farms Produce at Crosscut Farms 100% all natural worm castings. Super rich organic planting medium for any garden or plants. $12-5g bucket $35-25 gallon drum $275-truckload/8-10 drums Red Wigglers are also available for $25/lb

5 Contact Eric Howell at or for more information. Various Summer Programs Have school aged children or grandchildren? Be sure to check out all the summer programs we are holding in June, July and August. To register stop by the office or contact me! June Activities June MG Sprouts : 8:00AM - 5:PM A Master Gardener led horticulture program for children 6-8. Popular children s literature provides the base for 6 lessons. We ll read 2 garden related stories each day and explore the world of plants through hands-on horticulture, writing, games, and other fun activities. Cost: $50 // Ages: 6-8 years old // Lunch: included June 22 Senior s Night : 5:00PM-9:00PM How does a movie and dinner sound? Cost: $20// Ages: 9th-12th grades // June 29 Companion Animal Day : 8:00AM - 4:00PM We are hitting the road to learn all about cats, dogs and other cute critters. We will visit a vet s office and a humane society in Columbus, GA. Cost: $10 // Ages: 4th - 8th grade // Lunch: included July Activities July 16 - Halfway to DPA - 8-5PM Junior and Senior 4-H ers come hang out throughout the day and work on your winning portfolio! Cost: FREE // Ages: 7th 12th grade July Young Farmer s Academy - 8AM-5PM Want to hone your agricultural skills and learn all about Georgia s industry. We ll hear from farmers, tour local farms and even a research facility in Tifton. Cost: $50 // Ages: 5th - 10th grade // Meals: included July 23 - Fair Practice - 1PM-5PM Fair Books are out and we need to practice! Bring your supplies and we ll have some too - we can practice or build our fair projects! Cost: FREE // Ages: 4th - 12th grade // Meals: included August Activities August 3 - Go Fish Center 8:00AM - 1:30PM An educational journey all about Georgia s aquatic habitats. Get to see alligators, snakes, turtles and more! Cost: $10// Ages: 4th 12th grades // Lunch: included

6 Have an agriculture business in Crawford County that you would like to place a blurp about here? Contact me and it will be in next week!