UGA Center for Urban Agriculture

09/03/2026

🍂 FALL INTO COMPOSTING! 🍂

Ready to dig deeper into composting? Join us for Fall Into Composting, a 3-day composting event bringing together compost enthusiasts, professionals, growers, and sustainability-minded folks!

📅 November 11–13, 2026
📍 Student Learning Center, UGA Griffin Campus

Hosted by the Georgia Composting Council in partnership with UGA Center for Urban Agriculture and the Georgia Recycling Coalition this year's event will feature:

🍃 Compost Facility tour

🍃 Networking opportunities

🍃 GCC's Annual Meeting

🍃 Presentations & panels on compost end use & marketing, soil testing, sustainable landscapes and more!

Come learn, connect, and celebrate the many ways compost can help build healthier soils and a more sustainable future!

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998922985459?aff=oddtdtcreator

If you are needing lodging for the event, the GCC has a room block at the Historic Griffin Hotel. To make your reservation please call the hotel directly at 470-771-3340 and mention the Georgia Composting Council. All reservations must be made by October 11th, 2026.

We can't wait to see you there!

08/27/2026

Wilkes and Lincoln County Extension are teaming up to run the Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program and offer the Small Farm Business and Small Ruminant Production courses!
- September 22–October 22
- Lincoln County Ag Center + hands-on training in Athens
- $50 per course
Learn practical skills in farm business planning, sheep and goat production, herd health, pasture management, marketing, and more.

See the shared post for full details and registration information!

Ready to grow your farm with confidence?

Join us this fall for the Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, a two-part series designed to help new and aspiring farmers build a strong foundation for success.

Part 1: Small Business Course (September 22–October 1)
Learn the essentials of running a successful farm business, including market feasibility, financial management, risk management, marketing, technology, and business planning.

Part 2: Small Ruminant Production Course (October 6–20)
Develop the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for successful sheep and goat production, including nutrition, pasture management, predator control, herd health, parasite management, and meat production.

The program concludes with a hands-on training on October 22 (8:00 AM–12:00 PM) at Double Bridges Farm in Athens, GA.

Details:
• Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 PM
• Location: Lincoln County Ag Center
• Cost: $50 per course/part (Small Business and/or Small Ruminant)

Register by scanning the QR code on the flyer, or visit: https://register.extension.uga.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=3166084&selectedProgramAreaId=1022148&selectedProgramStreamId=1067475

Questions? Contact:
Robyn Stewart at [email protected] (Lincoln County) or
Allison Schindler at [email protected] (Wilkes County)

08/25/2026

Upcoming Journeyman Farmer Training! 🐐
Pike and Spalding County Extension are offering the Small Ruminant Production Course + Small Farm Business Course from September 11 – October 9.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 4
Register here: tinyurl.com/Journeyman26

For more information, contact:
Brooklyne Wassel: [email protected] | 770-567-2010
Victoria Hull: [email protected] | 770-467-4225

08/22/2026

The Georgia Composting Council is excited to announce our Fall Event and Annual Meeting, held in partnership with UGA Center for Urban Agriculture and the Georgia Recycling Coalition

Join us for three days packed with:

🌱 A facility tour
🌱 Panels on compost end use and marketing
🌱 Soil testing insights
🌱 Sustainable landscapes discussions
🌱 And more!

Whether you're a composting professional, sustainability advocate, or just passionate about closing the loop on organic waste, this event is for you.

📲 More details and event sign-up coming soon. Scan the QR code to follow along for updates!

08/21/2026

WSB meteorologist, Brian Monahan, WSB, gives us the official weather forecast for the 2026 Great Southeast Pollinator Census. Thanks, Brian!

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

Space is limited at this hands-on field day - designed for current and prospective sheep and goat producers!
Registration: $45 (lunch and materials included)
https://tinyurl.com/2s3axanv

Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Already have a flock and want to improve your management?

Join us for the Small Ruminant Field Day- a hands-on educational program designed for both current and prospective sheep and goat producers.

📆 Saturday, September 26, 2026 | 9am-3pm
📍 Share the Farm (4269 Stonewall Tell Rd. Atlanta, Ga 30349)

Registration: $45
Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/923VkdRCRP

08/12/2026

08/11/2026

There’s still time to register for the Sustainable Growers Network workshop on August 24th - we will cover microbial inoculants, regenerative agriculture, and building healthier, more resilient soils. Learn more about soil microbes, make LEM, hear from UGA researchers, and connect with other growers.

Location: Clarke County Extension Office, 275 Cleveland Rd
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
$14, includes dinner and take-home materials

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/building-in-soil-market-diversity-for-greater-farm-community-wellbeing-registration-1994698444744
or email [email protected] | UGA Extension Athens-Clarke County

08/05/2026

Our team was proud to participate in this year’s Turfgrass Research Field Day! It was a great opportunity to learn more about the latest innovations in turfgrass management & connecting with colleagues across the state.