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UGA 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. 

We translate the science of everyday life for families, farmers and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.

Our office serves the public with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.


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Gordon County Extension/4-H

1282 Highway 53 Spur, SW                                           Office Hours:
Suite 200                                                                                      8:00am until 12:00noon
Calhoun, Georgia 30701                                                 and 1:00 until 5:00pm
706-629-8685                                                                     Monday through Friday
gordon.extension@uga.edu


Our Staff

County Extension Coordinator/

County Extension Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler

County Extension Agent - 4-HYDP - Keaton Hayworth

Administrative Assistant - VACANT

Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street

Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Kayla Ramirez


Upcoming Extension Events Across the State

  • Aug 18 Pickles-Ware County Home Food Preservation Series Join a hands-on class to learn how to safely make cucumber pickles.
    • Waycross, GA - (272.0 Miles)
  • Aug 18 Clemson/UGA Equine Nutrition Series Join us to learn more about the aspects of equine nutrition! Are you wondering how you can improve your knowledge of equine nutrition? If so, make sure to join us for a 3-week equine nutrition program! Each date will be over a different topic related to nutrition. Speakers will include Clemson University Livestock and Forages Extension Agent, Katie Silver and University of Georgia Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Robyn Stewart. August 11 – Pastures & Grazing Management. Learn strategies to improve soil health, increase forage quality, and extend the grazing season. August 18 – Hay & Forage Alternatives. Learn how to evaluate hay quality and stretch your supply further. August 25 – Feeds & Supplements. Learn key concepts regarding feeds and supplements to help you choose what’s best for your horses’ health. Seating is limited to 20 people per class. If you choose to attend all three sessions, please pre-register for all three sessions.
    • Aiken, GA - (196.0 Miles)
  • Aug 20 - Aug 21 Georgia 4-H State Land Judging Contest https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/land-judging/
    • Watkinsville, GA - (98.0 Miles)
  • Aug 20 - Aug 21 Counties of Practice Meeting One Counties of Practice is a professional learning circle that facilitates discussion and provides mentorship to agents, educators, AmeriCorps, and program assistants with less than five years experience. www.georgia4h.org
    • Athens, GA - (98.0 Miles)
  • Aug 20 Beneficial Bats Bats are amazing mammals that are essential to our ecosystem. In this online Zoom program, you will learn about the many benefits bats contribute to our environment, common species we have in Georgia, and the challenges they face. Our presenter will be Laura Ney, Athens Clarke County Extension Agent.
    • Virtual Event
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