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Carroll County
UGA Extension Office

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office of Carroll County Extension, housed in the Ag Center

Hours

The Extension office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00am until 5:00pm.  The office is closed daily from 12:00pm to 1:00pm for lunch.


Carroll County Office Contact Info


Mission

To extend lifelong learning from the University of Georgia to the everyday lives of Georgians through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

What is UGA Extension?

A partnership of the University of Georgia, the U. S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. 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.

UGA Extension Carroll County links the resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Carroll County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. UGA Extension Carroll County helps the citizens of Carroll County by addressing the following initiatives:

  • Family and Economic Well-Being
  • Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
  • Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
  • Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
  • Water Quality
  • Youth Leadership
  • 4-H Youth Development Program
  • Service Learning / Citizenship

Our Promise

To provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.



Upcoming Events

Jul 21 2026 Extension Fest Carrollton, GA Join us for our fourth annual Extension Fest! Fun for the whole family to learn all things extension. Learn about 4-H, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Agriculture and Natural Resources. Enjoy live animals, food trucks, games, interactive activities, FACS Food Demos, Drink Water Georgia, Master Gardeners, full Biometric Screenings, and so much more.
Aug 4 Spanish ServSafe Manager Course and Examination - SPANISH Carrollton, GA ServSafe Course and Examination will be offered in SPANISH. Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized, accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers through the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued.
Aug 8 Farmstead Forum Harvest Gathering Carrollton, GA Join us for the Farmstead Forum Harvest Gathering. A gathering where families, farmers, and lifelong learners cultivate their homesteading skills. Share your garden bounty with a dish to pass to accompany the main meat dish provided. Featuring Dr. Allison Key speaking on "Food Is Medicine." We look forward to an evening of valuable information, local food, and wonderful people.
Aug 10 Beginner Cheese-Making Homesteading Class Carrollton, GA Explore the basics of home cheese making using simple ingredients and equipment. Participants will learn how milk transforms into fresh cheeses.
Aug 21 Pollinator Census Live Event Carrollton, GA Have you heard the BUZZ about the 2026 Great Pollinator Census? This project is designed for everyone to participate and make a difference for pollinator conservation! JOIN UGA Extension Carroll County in the count this year! We will be hosting a live event at the Buffalo Creek Garden Friday August 21 from 9AM to 11PM with fun activities for all to join in!
Oct 13 Beyond the Feast Homesteading Class Carrollton, GA Stretch your grocery budget and reduce waste by learning creative ways to repurpose leftovers and use every part of your ingredients. From making broth to reinventing meals, nothing goes to waste.

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