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The Candler County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in the following areas:  Agriculture & Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences.


University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Candler County Extension Office at 912-685-2408 or uge3043@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date.


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Upcoming Candler County 4-H Events

Upcoming Events

  • Aug 10 - Aug 11 Georgia 4-H Program Development Team Meeting 4-H meeting
    • Athens, GA - (130.0 Miles)
  • Aug 10 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Limited spaces are available. You must register by calling our office: 478-994-7014
    • Forsyth, GA - (115.0 Miles)
  • Aug 11 Cobb County Food Preservation Workshop - Green Beans Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. In this class, participants will learn how to safely preserve green beans using research-based pressure canning methods. Seating is limited.
    • Marietta, GA - (177.0 Miles)

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Extension News

UGA crop genomics pioneer Robin Buell recognized as 2026 SEC Professor of the Year
UGA crop genomics pioneer Robin Buell recognized as 2026 SEC Professor of the Year Posted by Maria Lameiras, Mike Wooten on Aug 7, 2026
2026 Almanac
2026 Almanac Posted by The Office of Marketing and Communications on Aug 6, 2026