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Cooperative Extension is an outreach branch of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Family and Consumer Sciences and Georgia 4-H. Our office serves the residents of Echols County with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.


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A virus takes flight Posted by Leigh Hataway on Dec 5, 2025
UGA entomology marks 75 years of innovation in insect science
UGA entomology marks 75 years of innovation in insect science Posted by The Office of Marketing and Communications on Dec 4, 2025
This summer, learn by doing through UGA Extension’s statewide internships
This summer, learn by doing through UGA Extension’s statewide internships Posted by Emily Cabrera on Dec 2, 2025
A Fork in the Road: In the Garden with UGArden
A Fork in the Road: In the Garden with UGArden Posted by The Office of Marketing and Communications on Dec 1, 2025
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Upcoming Events

Dec 9 Walk-A-Weigh Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles) 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.
Dec 16 Walk-A-Weigh Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles) 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.
Dec 23 Walk-A-Weigh Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles) 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.
Dec 23 Threads of Kindness Crochet Circle Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles) We’re excited to launch Threads of Kindness Crochet Circle where creativity meets compassion — open to adults! Whether you’re brand new to crochet or have years of experience, come stitch with us and give back to our community. All items created will be donated to nursing homes, hospital birthing units, shelters, and more. Bring your favorite yarn and crochet hook if you’d like — no experience needed, we’ll learn together. How You and Others Can Help: Donations of yarn, crochet hooks, or other crochet supplies are greatly appreciated. Items may be dropped off at the Grady County UGA Extension Office during office hours. For more information, contact Janette Burkes, Grady County FACS Agent at 229-377-1312. Let’s crochet comfort and kindness together!
Mar 28 - Mar 29 Cloverleaf Project Achievement - Bacon County - 4th - 6th Grades Alma, GA - (66.0 miles) 4-H Project Achievement
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