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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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CAES Convocation
As the academic year winds down, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is preparing for its spring 2025 convocation, to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Classic Center in Athens.
Robin Buell
Buell's research at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences focuses on unlocking the full potential of plants to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
National Volunteer Week
Volunteers across Extension contributed more than 330,00 hours — the equivalent of more than 159 full-time employees — in 2024.
2025 Flavor of Georgia Winners
A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition.
Soil Guide
Whether you're preparing a brand-new garden bed or revitalizing existing soil, understanding its composition and how to improve it will set your plants up for success.
Upcoming Events
May 6 - May 7
ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training
Lakeland, GA - (24.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
May 20
The Green Clean Workshop
Havana, GA - (85.0 miles)
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Workshop
Ready to make your home cleaner and greener? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how eco-friendly cleaning can benefit both your home and the environment!
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Havana Public Library (203 E 5th Ave, Havana, FL 32333)
$10 Registration Includes:
Insight on the benefits of eco-friendly cleaning
A hands-on experience creating your own natural laundry detergent
A sample to take home and try for yourself!
Nov 13 - Nov 14
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/