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2025 Burke County Plant Sale Fundraiser
The 2025 Burke County Plant Sale Fundraiser is underaway and accepting orders.
you can visit the 2025 Plant Sale Fundraiser page for detailed information.
Choose from a Variety of trees, fruit trees, shrubs, and plants such as:
- Apples
- Figs
- Pears
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Grapes
- Japanese Maples
- Cypress
- Camelias
- Azaleas
- Many More!
Mission
To extend lifelong learning from the University of Georgia to the everyday lives of Georgia citizens through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
What is UGA Extension?
UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Burke County, the University of Georgia, the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Georgia. UGA Cooperative Extension was founded in 1914 to bring research-based information to the people of Georgia backed by specialists and a network of resources. Today, UGA Extension serves more than 2.6 million Georgians annually. From publications to in-person workshops and events, Extension is ready to meet the needs of the state and its communities. UGA Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians. Learn more about Extension.
Our Promise
UGA Extension Burke County links resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Burke County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to the citizens of our community. We promise to provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and our community solve problems, develop skills and build a better future from the ground up.
Burke County Office Contact Info
- Shipping: 715 West 6th Street Burke County Office Park Waynesboro, GA 30830
- Mailing: P. O. Box 300 Waynesboro, GA 30830-0300
- Email: uge3033@uga.edu
- Phone: 706-554-2119
Free online learning
24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
Upcoming Events
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Jan 6 - Mar 26 Master Gardener Class presented by Richmond County Extension Registration open October 1 - November 26, 2024 for the 2025 Master Gardener Class. Open to any adult in Richmond County or surrounding counties with an interest in horticulture and a desire to volunteer in the community. Master Gardener students enter the program with a variety of experience levels and skills. Before being accepted into the program, applicants must complete a background check required of all University of Georgia Extension Volunteers. Classes are taught by University of Georgia faculty and other subject area experts. Class topics include botany, plant physiology, soils, flowering plants, vegetable gardening, fruit gardening, herb gardening, organic gardening, entomology, plant pathology and disease control, landscape design, plant propagation, composting and more. The class will meet at the Augusta-Richmond County Library in downtown Augusta, 5:00pm-7:30pm starting Monday, January 6, 2025 and will meet each Monday and Wednesday until the last session on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
- Augusta, GA - (23.0 Miles)
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Jan 20 Richmond County 4-H Gardening Club Open to 4th - 12th grade Richmond County 4-H'ers. Learn about gardening with Mrs. Brown, a local Master Gardener. Contact pamela.crawford@uga.edu or uge3245f@uga.edu for more information. Mrs. Brown will host a special Gardening Club on Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
- Augusta, GA - (18.0 Miles)
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Jan 22 Radon Awareness Lunch n' Learn January is Radon Awareness Month! Radon is a toxic, naturally occurring gas formed by radium breakdown that can infiltrate our water and air supply. Inhalation poses a significant threat, as long-term exposure is linked to lung cancer. Join us on January 22nd for lunch and a talk about Radon safety from the UGA Radon Educator, Rebecca Cantrell. Free Radon test kits will be provided at the end of the program. Lunch will be provided with the cost of registration. Please register by January 17th, 2025.
- Washington, GA - (61.0 Miles)