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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.


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Upcoming Events

Jul 1 - Jul 2 Junior Camp- Burton 4-H Center Carrollton, GA Join us for Junior Camp at Burton 4-H Center- beach fun, and outdoor activities.
Jul 2 - Jul 3 Junior Camp- Burton 4-H Center Carrollton, GA Join us for Junior Camp at Burton 4-H Center- beach fun, and outdoor activities.
Jul 3 - Jul 4 Junior Camp- Burton 4-H Center Carrollton, GA Join us for Junior Camp at Burton 4-H Center- beach fun, and outdoor activities.
Jul 4 - Jul 5 Junior Camp- Burton 4-H Center Carrollton, GA Join us for Junior Camp at Burton 4-H Center- beach fun, and outdoor activities.
Jul 5 - Jul 6 Junior Camp- Burton 4-H Center Carrollton, GA Join us for Junior Camp at Burton 4-H Center- beach fun, and outdoor activities.
Jul 10 In my Homesteading Era- Raising Chickens Carrollton, GA Join us for a 5 part series of homesteading activities!

Extension Publications

Vegetable Garden Calendar
Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines
Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management
Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
Multidrug-resistant Fungi
Multidrug-resistant Fungi Named a critical public health threat by the World Health Organization, Aspergillus fumigatus is potentially deadly to people who are immunocompromised. By Leigh Hataway | Published: 6/26/2024
Firefly Outreach
Firefly Outreach To showcase its dedication to conservation, Fannin County made a special proclamation to establish July 2 as Fannin County Firefly Day, coinciding with World Firefly Day and International Firefly Week. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 6/25/2024
Plant Power
Plant Power With record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather escalating, the threats posed by climate change are intensifying — but the plants of tomorrow could help us meet the massive challenges of our warming planet. By Stacia Pelletier | Published: 6/24/2024
Rebuilding the Brain
Rebuilding the Brain Researchers in the University of Georgia's Regenerative Bioscience Center harness the body’s natural healing ability and turn it up to 11. By Leigh Hataway | Published: 6/21/2024

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