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Ben Hill County
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Ben Hill County UGA Extension Office

229-922-0277

Office hours: 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm, Monday - Friday

321 Dewey McGlamry Rd

Fitzgerald, Ga 31750


The Ben Hill County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.

Some of our services include:

  • Soil Tests & Water Tests
  • Researched-Based Advice for Production Crops
  • 4-H Summer Camps
  • 4-H Competitive Events
  • Vegetable Garden Tips/Tricks
  • Information regaurding insects, weeds, and fungal pests

Have questions or want to know more?

Contact Us!



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Upcoming Events

  • Jul 28 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County ServSafe Manager Certification Course & Exam – One-Day Training Food safety is essential for anyone working in foodservice. Join us for a 1-Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course and Exam. This training prepares foodservice managers and employees to earn a nationally recognized food safety certification. Registration Includes: • One full day of instruction • ServSafe Manager book & study materials • Certification exam • Light snacks during the training day (Lunch is not provided, so please plan accordingly.) This training is ideal for restaurant managers, foodservice employees, school nutrition staff, and anyone responsible for food safety in their operation. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot! Registration and payment are due by 5pm on Monday, July 13, 2026.
    • Cairo, GA - (88.0 Miles)
  • Aug 10 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Join us Monday, August 10th, for a one-day course and exam. Register by Monday, August 3rd, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
    • Thomasville, GA - (83.0 Miles)
  • Aug 17 - Aug 18 Manager ServSafe Training Sumter County Extension FACS Agent Mitzi Parker provides Georgia's food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® Program.
    • Americus, GA - (66.0 Miles)
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