UGA Extension - Walker County

06/18/2026

Our office will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

06/08/2026

The Tri-State Cattlemen's Association meets on June 16th at 6 p.m. at the Walker Co. Ag. Center in Rock Spring. RSVP by noon this Friday, June 12th at (706) 638-2548.

06/04/2026

Fact sheet on New World Screwworm including daily checks for increased observation and husbandry.

Attached is a fact sheet for the New World Screwworm.

As things progress, there will be publications coming out from official sources. Please utilize these and not rage bait media posts or posts from politicians. This is a serious issue, and needs to be handled efficiently.

Like we’ve said before, this is not a barn fire. There will be clear processes to treat livestock, transport livestock, and sell livestock. It will take an extra step or two, but nothing we can’t handle.

Remember, there are pre-treatments medicines that were not here in the previous outbreak. And many treatment options if you get an infected animal. If you have any questions, always consult with your local vet.

For the general public- there will be 0 animals infected ever make it into the supply chain. There are protocols from the ranch to the processing plant. American Beef is safe and will continue to be, which is more than we can say for foreign beef!

Support American Ranchers, Eat American Beef!

06/02/2026

The opening day of the 27 Farmers Market is tomorrow, June 3rd, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Walker County Ag. Center, 10052 N. Hwy. 27, Rock Spring

05/28/2026

We're excited to "bee" a part of the educational experience at the Honeybee Festival - LaFayette, GA this Saturday, May 30th. Hope to see you there! 🐝

05/18/2026

The Calhoun H.E.R.D. program announces several important dates: pre-sale educational program on May 26th at 6:30 p.m., the bull evaluation program deadline of June 1st and the HERD sale on May 27th at 12:30 p.m. at the Northwest Georgia Livestock Pavilion in Calhoun. For registration, forms and sale information visit: https://tinyurl.com/58hrybfx

Be a part of this legendary program! The postmark deadline to send in nomination forms for bulls in the 2026 Calhoun Bull Evaluation Program is June 1st. Find all the details on the 84 day test period, as well as the nomination form on our website by clicking on the link below. 

05/11/2026

The Tri-State Cattlemen's Association May membership meeting will be held on May 19th at 6 p.m. at Saul to Paul Farm in Chickamauga. Bring your own chair. Cost $12. RSVP by this Friday, May 15th at noon at (706) 638-2548.

Join us on May 19th for our monthly meeting. This is an on farm meeting and you will need to bring your own chair!

05/07/2026

Growing your herd? Save the date for the UGA Calhoun heifer development sale May 27. 12:30 sale time.

Join us on May 27th in Calhoun or bid online at LiveAuction.tv. 50-plus, high-quality bred heifers available.

05/06/2026

Don't forget this Saturday, May 9th is the last round of our drive thru rabies clinics!
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Gordon Lee High School
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Chattanooga Valley Elementary
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Rossville Elementary

Protect your family from rabies. Bring your dog and cat to one of the Walker County Drive Thru Rabies Clinics and have it vaccinated!

Cost $15.00
(Cash Only)

Saturday, April 18
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Gilbert Elementary
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Naomi Elementary
4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Rock Spring Elementary

Saturday, May 9
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Gordon Lee High School
3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Chattanooga Valley Elementary
5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Rossville Elementary

Sponsored by
Walker County Extension and Cornerstone Veterinary Services

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Walker County Extension office at 706-638-2548 or [email protected], at least three weeks prior to the program date.