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Welcome to Decatur County!
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Motto: "Putting Knowledge to Work"
Located in our new facility since June, 2013. Our facility also houses the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resource Conservation Offices.
The most popular services to the community include:
- Soil and Water Tests
- Research-Based Advice for Production Crops
- 4-H Summer Camps
- Health Programs like Walk Georgia
- Pesticide Certification Information
If you need information or have questions.
UGA Extension is partnering with Georgia Grown to connect consumers with growers! Visit the Extension website (https://t.uga.edu/5TB) for a full list of growers in your area. To learn more about the partnership, read the story (https://t.uga.edu/5V8).
Extension News
Let us help get the word out.
Do you have any special product promotions? Home delivery? Curbside pickup? Let us help get the word out. Complete this form
https://gdaforms.wufoo.com/forms/georgia-grown-agproducts-industry-promotion/ and we will promote it to the public through our website
https://extension.uga.edu/ag-products-connection.html and the social media accounts of our extensive network of county Extension offices throughout the state.
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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Dec 9 Walk-A-Weigh Walk-a-Weigh is an 8-week nutrition and physical activity program designed to help participants build healthy habits, manage weight, and improve overall wellness through weekly lessons, resources, and group support.
- Cairo, GA - (22.0 Miles)
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Dec 11 Holiday Food Preservation Workshop Join the Dougherty County UGA Extension office in a Holiday Food Preservation party! Make pomegranate jelly, dried orange garlands, and mini wreaths with us! Cost is $25 per person. We can accept cash or check. Spots are limited, so be sure to register to save your seat!
- Albany, GA - (51.0 Miles)
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Dec 12 - Dec 13 State Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging Contest Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
- Eatonton, GA - (180.0 Miles)






