Newton County Extension highlights $51M farm-gate value, equine programs and volunteer projects

Apr 21, 2025

Ashley Best of the UGA Extension gave the Board of Commissioners an update on county agriculture, reporting a Newton County farm-gate value above $51 million, more than 1,800 agricultural jobs, statewide equine outreach and local Master Gardener projects.

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Ashley Best, extension agent with the University of Georgia Extension in Newton County, briefed the board on local agricultural activity and Extension programs on April 15.

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