Georgia Agriculture Calendar
UGA 20th ANNUAL FOCUS ON EPD'S BULL SALE
February 2, 2012
UGA Livestock Instructional Arena
Athens, Georgia
Begins at noon. For information contact Dr. Ronnie Silcox at rsilcox@uga.edu or by phone (706) 542-9102.
SOUTHERN INVITATIONAL DAIRY CATTLE SHOW AND SALE
February 3 - 4, 2012
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
This event is hosted by the Georgia Holstein Association. For more information, contact Cassie Whitaker at (706) 831-4412 or Ronnie Thomas at (478) 256-9437.
OLD SOUTH FARM MUSEUM HOG KILLING DEMONSTRATION
February 4, 2012
Old South Farm Museum
Woodland, Georgia
This event will demonstrate how hogs were once harvested and the products made from them. Program includes a meat-cutting class and demonstrations on making various pork products. The fee to observe and receive free sausage is $12 per person. To participate in the workshop, gain hands-on experience and receive pork products, the fee is $35. Registration is required.
For more information or to register, contact Paul Bulloch at (706) 975-9136 or visit www.oldsouthfarm.com.
11th ANNUAL LEADERSHIP DAY & 4-H DAY AT THE CAPITOL
February 6, 2012
Freight Depot
Atlanta, Georgia
For more information, visit www.georgia4h.org.
GEORGIA FARM BUREAU DAY AT THE CAPITOL
February 14, 2012
Freight Depot and State Capitol
Atlanta, Georgia
Georgia Farm Bureau Day at the Capitol is a chance for Farm Bureau members to meet with legislators and other government officials. Orientation begins at 9:30 a.m. in the Blue Room at the historic Georgia Railroad Freight Depot, located next to Underground Atlanta. After orientation, the GFB group will visit legislators in the Capitol and return to the Depot for lunch at 11:30. Free parking will be available at the Turner Field - Gold Lot, and shuttle service will run from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Make plans to bring a group of folks from your county. All Farm Bureau Day events are complimentary.
For more information, contact the GFB Legislative Department at (800) 342-1192 or your local county Farm Bureau office.
PLANNING FOR 2020 AT UGA
February 15, 2012
Georgia Mountains Center
Gainesville, Georgia
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is currently planning its future and developing its official 10-year strategic plan. To get public input, the college has scheduled several regional meetings across the state. The college prepares students for jobs in Georgia's No. 1 business, agriculture, conducts cutting-edge research and educates the public through UGA Cooperative Extension offices across the state. Regional meetings have been set from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Like UGA’s current strategic plan, the CAES plan targets 2020.
Participants are encouraged to register for the regional meetings at this website.
BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING
February 15, 2012
Ramada Conference Center
Perry, Georgia
Meeting begins at 2 p.m. Call (229) 469-4038 for more information.
UGA PRUNING CLASS
February 17, 2012
UGA Research and Education Garden
Griffin, Georgia
Learn to prune ornamentals and fruit trees through an upcoming course offered on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. The one- day course will be offered from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Research and Education Garden on Ellis Road. In addition to proper pruning techniques, participants will learn what equipment to use, when, where and how to prune certain plants and techniques for creating a professional looking landscape. Participants will also learn pest prevention through pruning. Taught by UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences horticulturists Bodie Pennisi and Bob Westerfield, the class will consist of both indoor lectures and outside, hands-on demonstrations.
The cost of the course is $49, which includes lunch and break refreshments. Pre-registration is required by calling (770) 229-3458.
GEORGIA STATE RABBIT AND CAVY ASSOCIATION SHOW
February 18, 2012
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
Hosted by the Georgia State Rabbit and Cavy Breeders Association, the show begins at 8:30 a.m. No admission fee for spectators This is a double open and double youth show.
For additional information contact Bruce Ford at (770) 267-4508 or visit their website, www.gsrca.com.
CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND SPRINKLERS WORKSHOP
February 21, 2012
UGA Stripling Irrigation Research Park
Camilla, Georgia
Workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This workshop will provide an update on the latest center pivot irrigation systems and sprinklers from the leaders in the industry. Attendees will hear from representatives from Lindsay, Reinke, T‐L, Valley, Nelson and Senninger. CCA CEU credits are expected to be approved for this workshop. A sponsored lunch will be provided.
Register deadline is Feb. 15. To register call (229) 522‐3623 or emai SIRP@uga.edu.
PLANNING FOR 2020 AT UGA
February 21, 2012
North Metro Campus of Chattahoochee Tech
Acworth, Georgia
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is currently planning its future and developing its official 10-year strategic plan. To get public input, the college has scheduled several regional meetings across the state. The college prepares students for jobs in Georgia's No. 1 business, agriculture, conducts cutting-edge research and educates the public through UGA Cooperative Extension offices across the state. Regional meetings have been set from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Like UGA’s current strategic plan, the CAES plan targets 2020.
Participants are encouraged to register for the regional meetings at this website.
GEORGIA JUNIOR NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW
February 22 - 26, 2012
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
The Georgia National Junior Livestock show is an annual event that brings together students from across the state. The event at the Agricenter in Perry gives 4-H and FFA members an opportunity to show off all of the hard work it took to raise and handle their animals.
For more information, visit www.gnfa.com.
2012 GEORGIA NATIONAL RODEO
February 23 - 25, 2012
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
Sanctioned by the PRCA, the Rodeo features specialty acts, saddle bronc riding, bareback riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, team roping. barrel racing and bull riding
For tickets and information contact the Box Office (478) 987-3247or visit www.gnfa.com.
GFB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
February 24, 2012 - DEADLINE
Students wishing to apply for one of 10 Georgia Farm Bureau Scholarships have until Feb. 24 to apply. The scholarships are for high school seniors who plan to pursue undergraduate degrees in agricultural and environmental sciences, family and consumer sciences or related agricultural fields. Students submitting an application must currently be a Georgia high school senior and plan to enroll in a unit of the University System of Georgia or Berry College during the 2012- 2013 academic year.
Contact your county Farm Bureau office for more information or an application. A copy of the application may also be downloaded from the GFB website by visiting this webpage.
Applications must be approved and signed by the Farm Bureau president of the county in which the applicant resides or attends high school.Winners will be announced in May.
UGA PRUNING CLASS
February 24, 2012
UGA Research and Education Garden
Griffin, Georgia
Learn to prune ornamentals and fruit trees through an upcoming course offered on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. The one- day course will be offered from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Research and Education Garden on Ellis Road. In addition to proper pruning techniques, participants will learn what equipment to use, when, where and how to prune certain plants and techniques for creating a professional looking landscape. Participants will also learn pest prevention through pruning. Taught by UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences horticulturists Bodie Pennisi and Bob Westerfield, the class will consist of both indoor lectures and outside, hands-on demonstrations.
The cost of the course is $49, which includes lunch and break refreshments. Pre-registration is required by calling (770) 229-3458.
GEORGIA ORGANICS 15th ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXPO
February 24 - 25, 2012
Columbus Convention and Trade Center
Columbus, Georgia
Keynote speakers Will Allen and Michel Nischan highlight this efent, which features educational workshops on mushrooms, permaculture, urban farming, organic produce farming, farm bill and advocacy training and much more.
For more information and to register, visit www.georgiaorganics.org/conference.aspx.
PLANNING FOR 2020 AT UGA
February 29, 2012
Vidalia Onion Research Center
Lyons, Georgia
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is currently planning its future and developing its official 10-year strategic plan. To get public input, the college has scheduled several regional meetings across the state. The college prepares students for jobs in Georgia's No. 1 business, agriculture, conducts cutting-edge research and educates the public through UGA Cooperative Extension offices across the state. Regional meetings have been set from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Like UGA’s current strategic plan, the CAES plan targets 2020.
Participants are encouraged to register for the regional meetings at this website.
GFB SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING 101 WORKSHOP
March 1, 2012
GFB Home Office
Macon, Georgia
The Georgia Agritourism Association along with the Georgia Farm Bureau Certified Farm Market and Young Farmer programs will be hosting this workshop, designed to teach volunteers the basics of utilizing social media to tell the story of agriculture. Attendees will be shown how to set up a Wordpress blog, a Facebook page, a Twitter account and a Google account to allow use of Gmail and YouTube. The course will also offer training on loading content to those platforms. Cost is $10 per person and the fee includes lunch. Participation is limited to 50 people.
Register by Feb. 27 by calling (800) 342-1196.
PEACH STATE CLASSIC BOER GOAT SHOW
March 3, 2012
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
Hosted by Veal Farms and sanctioned by the American Boer Goat Association (ABGA). There will be two shows, with show #1 beginning at 8 a.m.; Show #2 follows show #1. No admission fees charged for spectators
For more information, contact Troy or Kim Veal at (912) 359-3161 or email vealfarms@gmail.com.
HQHA GEORGIA NATIONAL QUARTER HORSE SHOW
March 3 - 4, 2012
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
Hosted by the Horseman's Quarter Horse Association. No admission fee for spectators.
For additional information, contact Jan Fulton at (770) 227-2159 or Sharon Kastrova at 919-498-0075 or visit their website at www.hqha.org.
SOUTHERN STATES LLAMA ASSOCIATION HILLBILLY LLAMA SHOW
March 3 - 4, 2012
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter
Perry, Georgia
Hosted by the Southern States Llama Association. Llamas are shown in showmanship, halter and performance classes during this event. No admission fee for spectators.
For additional information, contact Kitty Tuck-Hampel at (478) 923-8035 or visit www.ssla.org.
TIFTON BEEF CATTLE SHORT COURSE
March 6, 2012
Tifton Bull Evaluation Center
Irwinville, Georgia
Registration starts at 9 a.m. For more information contact Dr. Lawton Stewart at (706) 542-1852 or lawtons@uga.edu, or Patsie T. Cannon at (229) 386-3683 or ptcannon@uga.edu.
5th ANNUAL SOUTHEAST HAY CONVENTION
March 6 - 7, 2012
UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center
Tifton, Georgia
The convention, dedicated to growers who are serious about commercial hay production and want a thorough “A to Z coverage” of the subject. Sessions will cover hay production economics and outlook, climate, fertilization, pest control, marketing tips, irrigation and many more. Registration before Feb. 17 is $170 for the first person and $100 for each additional person from the same farm. After Feb. 17, it is $195 for the first person and $125 for each additional person. Deadline to register is March 2. Fees cover instructional materials, lunches and refreshments.
For more information about the confvention, visit this website, or contact Dr. Dennis Hancock by email at dhancock@uga.edu or by phone at (706) 614-2275.
TIFTON PERFORMANCE TESTED BULL SALE
March 7, 2012
Tifton Bull Evaluation Center
Irwinville, Georgia
Begins at 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Dr. Ronnie Silcox by phone at (706) 542-9102 or rsilcox@uga.edu, or Patsie T. Cannon at (229) 386-3683 or ptcannon@uga.edu.
7TH RAY CITY OLD FASHION PLOW DAY
March 17, 2012
Ray City, Georgia
Antique tractor show and plowing demonstration with antique tractors and mules and horses plowing in the field just like they did 100 years ago. Parade begins at 11 am and a plowing demonstration will follow. The event also features arts & crafts vendors, food vendors, fun and games for kids, bluegrass gospel concerts featuring the bluegrass gospel band, the Wauka Mountains Boys, a baking contest with prizes, frying pan toss contest, and much more. Free admission. Join us for a day of agricultural history.
For more info contact Greg Harrell (229) 237- 3223.
GFB CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
March 26 - 27, 2012
Georgia Farm Bureau Home Office
Macon, Georgia
Individuals interested in running for public office will have a chance to gain valuable tips on how to conduct an election campaign during the campaign management seminar, hosted by Georgia Farm Bureau in conjunction with the American Farm Bureau Federation. The event will be facilitated by AFBF Director of Grassroots/Political Advocacy Cody Lyon and will cover various aspects of campaign strategy, fund-raising, interaction with media and much more. The fees to attend are $150 for Farm Bureau members, $200 for non-members and $75 for candidate spouses and campaign managers attending with their candidates. Enrollment is limited to 30 people.
For more information, visit this page or contact our Field Services or Legislative Departments at (478) 474-8411.
INAUGURAL GOLDEN ONION COOKING COMPETITION
April 22, 2012
Vidalia Community Center
Vidalia, Georgia
This competition, presented by the Vidalia Onion Committee, will serve as the official kick-off of the 35th Annual Vidalia Onion Festival. This professional competition will feature chefs from across Georgia preparing dishes featuring Vidalia onions. Prizes are $500 for first place, $250 for second and $100 for third. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door.
For more information, visit www.vidaliaonionfestival.com.
GA HEIFER EVALUATION &REPRODUCTIVE DEVELOPMENT (HERD) SALE
April 24, 2012
Tifton Bull Evaluation Center
Irwinville, Georgia
Sale begins at 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Dr. Lawton Stewart at (706) 542-1852 or lawtons@uga.edu, or Patsie T. Cannon at (229) 386-3683 or ptcannon@uga.edu.
35th ANNUAL VIDALIA ONION FESTIVAL
April 26 - 27, 2012
Vidalia, Georgia
This four-day event offers the Miss Vidalia Onion Pageant, a children’s parade, outdoor music concerts, arts and crafts festival, street dance, car show, the Kiwanis Onion Run, the Vidalia Onion Festival Rodeo and the famous onion-eating contest.
For more information, visit www.vidaliaonionfestival.com.
CALHOUN BEEF CATTLE REPRODUCTIVE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
May 29, 2012
NW GA Research & Education Center Livestock Pavilion
Calhoun, Georgia
Sale begins at 6 p.m. For more information contact Ted Dyer at (706) 624-1403 or tgdyer@uga.edu, or Phil Worley at (706) 624-1398 or pworley@uga.edu.
TIFTON BEEF CATTLE SHORT COURSE
May 30, 2012
NW GA Research & Education Center Livestock Pavilion
Calhoun, Georgia
Sale begins at 12:30 p.m. For more information contact Ted Dyer at (706) 624-1403 or tgdyer@uga.edu, or Phil Worley at (706) 624-1398 or pworley@uga.edu.
GEORGIA EGG ASSOCIATION 51st ANNUAL MEETING
June 20 - 22, 2012
King & Prince Beach & Golf Resort
St. Simons Island, Georgia
The Georgia Egg Association meeting offers educational sessions, reports from the American Egg Board, United Egg Producers and the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council. The association will also hold its awards banquet, a spouse’s breakfast and much more.
For more information, call (770) 932-4622.
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