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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 Extension offers expert strategies to declutter your home and restore peace of mind
UGA Extension offers expert strategies to declutter your home and restore peace of mind Posted by Maria Lameiras on Dec 24, 2025
CAES students connect with global leaders during the Borlaug Dialogue and World Food Prize
CAES students connect with global leaders during the Borlaug Dialogue and World Food Prize Posted by Makenna Reavis on Dec 23, 2025
Students cultivate crops and careers in innovative hydroponics greenhouse
Students cultivate crops and careers in innovative hydroponics greenhouse Posted by Makenna Reavis on Dec 22, 2025
The cost of stress: How financial planning could save lives on farms
The cost of stress: How financial planning could save lives on farms Posted by Maria Lameiras on Dec 18, 2025
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Upcoming Events

Feb 17 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles) Join us Tuesday, February 17th, for a one-day course and exam. Register by Monday, February 9th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
Mar 28 - Mar 29 Cloverleaf Project Achievement - Bacon County - 4th - 6th Grades Alma, GA - (66.0 miles) 4-H Project Achievement
Apr 13 - Apr 14 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles) Join us on Monday & Tuesday, April 13th-14th, for a two-day course and exam. Register by Monday, April 6th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
Apr 21 - Apr 22 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Tifton Tifton, GA - (63.0 miles) 4-H event
Jun 22 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles) Join us Monday, June 22nd, for a one-day course and exam. Register by Monday, June 15th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
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