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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.

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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).


  • First Flock Refresh
    First Flock Refresh Georgia’s inaugural First Flock is retiring to Fortson 4-H Center almost three years after they came to roost at the Governor’s Mansion in 2021. By Josie Smith | Published: 3/18/2024
  • 2024 Alumni Awards
    2024 Alumni Awards Seven alumni from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will be recognized at the 68th annual CAES Alumni Association Awards banquet on April 6. By Jordan Powers | Published: 3/13/2024
  • Kylee Jo Duberstein
    Kylee Jo Duberstein Kylee Jo Duberstein, the state equine specialist for UGA Extension and professor in the Department of Animal and Dairy Science, competed jumping horses at a national level for over 15 years before becoming an award-winning instructor. By Erin Yates | Published: 3/12/2024
  • Community Mosquito Management
    Community Mosquito Management Spring is approaching and now is a great time to schedule a community clean-up event. By Elmer Gray | Published: 3/11/2024
  • Estate Planning Workshop
    Estate Planning Workshop University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and Fort Valley State University Extension are teaming up with a prominent estate planning expert to offer a free workshop designed to demystify trusts, an aspect of estate planning. By Cal Powell | Published: 3/8/2024
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Extension Publications

  • 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 (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 (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.

Upcoming Events

  • Mar 19 - Mar 21 Georgia 4-H Basics of Youth Development Training
    • Eatonton, GA - (180.0 Miles)
  • Mar 20 - Mar 22 Georgia 4-H Beyond the Basics Training
    • Eatonton, GA - (180.0 Miles)
  • Mar 20 2024 Farm Stress Summit From healthcare providers and nonprofits to county officials and faith leaders, the 2024 Farm Stress Summit welcomes all who want to further their efforts in combatting farm stress within our communities. Our goal is to learn from each other, connect communities with existing resources and establish partnerships across organizations. Speakers will focus on farm family health and wellness, including strategies for enhancing collaborations at the local, state, and national levels to cohesively support farm families as well as proven and emerging practices for combatting farmer mental health challenges. This is a FREE event and includes a coffee/breakfast break and lunch. Afternoon workshop sessions participants may choose from one 90-minute option to attend including 1) Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training; 2)Community Capitals / Strength finding & exploration; and 3) Faith & farm listening session. Attendance of this event offers up to 2.5 CEU contact hours for social workers.
    • Jasper, GA - (244.0 Miles)
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