Agriculture & Natural Resources
The Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Extension Program at Fort Valley State is about growing food and fiber, producing crops for renewable energy and encouraging resource conservation. We work with landowners to improve existing enterprises or to launch new endeavors for farm income expansion and diversification.
We have special capability in the following areas:
- Animal Science and Livestock Enterprise Development
- Horticulture/Fruits and Vegetables/Organic and Traditional Garden Methods
- Aquaculture/Pond Culture and Recirculating Systems/Aquaponics
- Forestry/Woodlots and Forestry Products/Agroforestry
- Water Quality/Soil Management and Fertilization/Conservation
- Agricultural Marketing/Niche Sales and Traditional Opportunities/Food Service
- Life on the Farm Educational Program
Animal Science and Livestock Enterprise Development
Dr. Niki Whitley (right), FVSU Animal Science Extension Specialist, assists small ruminant producers to increase the health of their animals and the profitability of their operations.
Downloads:
Goat & Sheep production fact sheets (PDF/416 KB)
Conference proceedings of the 2018 National Goat Conference (PDF/2556.52 KB)
Aquaculture
Demand for fish and crustacean products exceeds what can be produced from natural sources. Significant opportunities exist for small and larger landowners to launch enterprises in the aquaculture area of business. FVSU maintains the Georgia Center for Aquaculture Development, which offers training courses and maintains demonstrations and prototypes of various systems to be seen and considered.
Activities include:
- Fish disease diagnosis
- Aquatic weed management
- Freshwater shrimp management
- Water quality and fish health maintenance
Life On The Farm Program
This live mobile exhibition provides firsthand knowledge of farm life and how it affects each person on a daily basis. The extension program is presented throughout the state at locations such as schools, public libraries, churches, arts and crafts shows, fairgrounds and other public meeting places.