UGA Extension - Walker County

09/01/2026

One week left to sign up for the upcoming UGA Master Cattleman Program!

Whether you're looking to refine your nutrition strategy, improve pasture yields, or protect your herd’s health, this 8-week series brings UGA experts directly to local producers.

• Dates: 9/14 – 11/2 (Mondays at 6:00 PM)
• Location: Chattooga County Ag Center
• Cost: $100 (includes course materials, hat, and meals)
• Deadline to Register: September 8th

For more information and to reserve your spot today, visit ugabeef.com/mcp or scan the QR below

09/01/2026

Are joro spiders bugging you? Learn more during an update on invasive species on Tuesday, September 8th, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Community Center (5395 W. Cove Rd., Chickamauga) or check out our UGA Extension publications: https://fieldreport.caes.uga.edu/publications/C1289/managing-joro-spiders-in-the-landscape/

The Joro spider is native to East Asia and was first detected in Georgia in 2014. Adult females become sexually mature in September and early October. The female is bright yellow with broad, horizontal bluish-green bands on the top side of the abdomen, large red markings on the bottom side of the ab...

08/28/2026

Last market of the season for the LaFayette Farmers Market-GA is tomorrow, Saturday, August 29th!
⏰ 9AM–1PM
📍 181 E. Villanow St., LaFayette (Farmers Market Pavilion)

08/25/2026

Latest Beef Tips has:
Market update
Master Cattlemen's program
Georgia H.E.R.D. and Bull programs Calhoun and Tifton

Drs. Pedro Fontes and Dr. Pedro Carvalho chat with Dr. Will Secor for a concise market update on feeder and fed cattle, cull-cow markets, and indicators of a potential herd rebuild. They discuss heifer retention, beef-on-dairy impact on market fundamentals, and how rebuild might affect feeder cattle...

08/21/2026

Great afternoon for a pollinator count. Can you spot the pollinator on this tall ironweed?

08/20/2026

Join us for a free Food Talk workshop. Our UGA nutrition educator will guide you through practical ways to feed your family on a budget, keep your food safe, and—best of all—you'll get to prepare and sample tasty new recipes.

When: Tuesdays, starting September 29, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Where: LaFayette-Walker County Library, 305 S. Duke, St., LaFayette
Open to anyone 18 and older (all experience levels welcome)

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot early.
How to Register: Scan the QR code in the flyer or click this link: https://forms.gle/7bxko7ejkNpbEnK67
Questions? Contact the Walker Co Extension Office:
Phone: 706-638-2548 Email: [email protected]

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Veteran, Disability 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.

Looking to make healthy, delicious choices for your family without stretching your budget?

Join us for our FREE Food Talk Workshop hosted by the UGA Extension! Our UGA nutrition educator will guide you through practical ways to feed your family on a budget, keep your food safe, and—best of all—you'll get to prepare and sample tasty new recipes.
Event Details:When: Tuesdays, starting September 29, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Where: LaFayette-Walker County

Open to anyone 18 and older (all experience levels welcome) Small changes make a big difference!

Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot early.
How to Register: Scan the QR code in the flyer above to sign up or click this link: https://forms.gle/7bxko7ejkNpbEnK67

Questions?
Contact the Walker Co Extension Office:
Phone: 706-638-2548 Email: [email protected]

08/14/2026

Join the count during the Great Southeast Pollinator Census next week!

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census held on August 21-22 is a citizen science project created by the University of Georgia. This project is designed for everyone to participate and make a difference for pollinator conservation.

For more information, visit https://gsepc.org/

The annual Great Southeast Pollinator Census is almost here!! Be sure to join the count on August 21-22. Stop in at the Library to pick up your counting sheet.

08/12/2026

Mark your calendars for the Walker County Ag Festival, Saturday, September 12th, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Walker Co. Ag. Center (10052 N. Hwy. 27, Rock Spring). Blue Ribbon Entries will be received on Thursday, Sept. 10th. See the guidelines at this link for all of the Blue Ribbon Contests: https://www.walkercountyagfestival.com/blue-ribbon-events.html #/
NEW THIS YEAR - Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with a Floral Basket Contest themed "America 250"!

Are you excited for this years Walker County Ag Festival? WE ARE!

See the guidelines at this link for all of our Blue Ribbon Contests!

NEW THIS YEAR - Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with a Floral Basket Contest themed "America 250"!

Blue Ribbon Entries will be received on Thursday, Sept. 10th

https://www.walkercountyagfestival.com/blue-ribbon-events.html #/

08/11/2026

Another opportunity to attend an update on invasive species on September 8th, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Community Center (5395 W. Cove Rd., Chickamauga). Join Wade Hutcheson, Walker County Extension Agent, as he provides an update on joro spiders and the other invasive species currently active locally. There is no cost to attend.

One hour of pesticide credit will be given to private & commercial (categories 21,23,24,27) applicators.

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.

UGA joro spider information:

The Joro spider is native to East Asia and was first detected in Georgia in 2014. Adult females become sexually mature in September and early October. The female is bright yellow with broad, horizontal bluish-green bands on the top side of the abdomen, large red markings on the bottom side of the ab...

08/07/2026

Join us for our upcoming meeting presented by Chatsworth Farm and Garden. They are also sponsoring the meal for this meeting!