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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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UGA’s expanded Insect Zoo turns fear into fascination with 30+ arthropod species
UGA’s expanded Insect Zoo turns fear into fascination with 30+ arthropod species Posted by Jordan Powers on Aug 20, 2026
Is your well water safe? UGA expert shares testing and maintenance tips
Is your well water safe? UGA expert shares testing and maintenance tips Posted by Jordan Powers, Emily Cabrera on Aug 19, 2026
It’s not just flowers that help the pollinators. Grass can too.
It’s not just flowers that help the pollinators. Grass can too. Posted by The Office of Marketing and Communications on Aug 17, 2026
UGA leaders connect research, education and industry to advance agriculture
UGA leaders connect research, education and industry to advance agriculture Posted by Maria Lameiras on Aug 13, 2026
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Upcoming Events

Sep 15 - Sep 16 Forestry Field Day, Southwest District Tifton, GA - (63.0 miles) https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
Sep 21 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles) Become a Certified Food Safety Manager! Whether you work in a restaurant, school nutrition program, healthcare, childcare, or any food service operation, earning your ServSafe Manager Certification demonstrates your commitment to food safety and helps keep your customers safe. Your registration includes: 8-hour instructor-led course ServSafe Manager Certification Exam Course materials Light snacks For more information, contact the Grady County Extension Office at 229-377-1312 or janette.burkes@uga.edu Space is limited, so don't wait! Register today and invest in the knowledge and certification that helps protect the health of those you serve.
Oct 5 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles) Join us Monday, October 5th, for a one-day course and exam. Register by Monday, September 28th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
Nov 11 - Nov 12 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Colquitt Moultrie, GA - (51.0 miles) 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/
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