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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.
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 and 4-HYDP Agent - Vacant
County Extension Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler
Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Gracy Sexton
AmeriCorps (4-HYDP) - Shannon Pagano
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2025 Agricultural Hall of Fame The 2025 honorees are former University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Assistant Dean David Bridges and agriculture industry leader Ralph Evans.
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Listening Session United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the Iron Horse Farm at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences earlier this month for a listening session with Georgia’s agricultural leaders and the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
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Farm Bill You’ve probably heard of the U.S. Farm Bill, but do you know what it is? While it may seem like it only affects farmers, this complex legislation impacts everyone — whether you buy groceries, care about conservation or rely on nutrition programs.
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Regenerative Bioscience Center The Regenerative Bioscience Center began in 2004 with just a handful of faculty and a bold vision, and today, it has grown into a thriving community of 44 members across eight colleges at the University of Georgia.
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2025 Flavor of Georgia A record-breaking 173 products were entered into the 2025 Flavor of Georgia Food Product Contest, setting the stage for an exciting competition on April 17 at The Classic Center in downtown Athens.
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CAES Economic Impact CAES research has a multi-pronged impact including attracting external funding to Georgia, generating discoveries that lead to new products and businesses, and job creation spurred by those businesses.
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A Bug’s Life Love them or hate them, bugs are a fact of life in the South.
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Andres Villegas For more than 25 years, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences grad Andres Villegas has dedicated his career to promoting agriculture and the healthy, sustainable management of forests.
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
- Dahlonega, GA - (53.0 Miles)
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Feb 24 - Apr 4 Fayette County 4-H Towel Fundraiser Pre-Sale We are hosting a fundraiser to raise money for the Fayette County 4-H program! So get ready to dive into summer this year and purchase your towel today! They are only $20 and you can pick which towel design option you like! Please fill out the pre-order form on this website, below! Pre-sale ends: Friday, April 4th
- Fayetteville, GA - (75.0 Miles)
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Mar 28 Food Talk -Nutrition Education and Recipe Demo This is a FREE nutrition education course designed for adult learners. By attending a Food Talk Class, you'll learn from a nutrition educator how to eat more healthfully, feed your family on a budget, keep your food safe, and the best part.... you'll learn how to make a delicious new recipe and get to taste it! Class extenders are provided for each class that you attend. Please try to attend as many of the series of 6 classes as you can as the information and recipes are different in each class.
- Ellijay, GA - (28.0 Miles)
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Apr 1 Backyard Flock Interested in starting your own backyard flock, or to brush up on your knowledge for the birds you already have? Join us to hear Dr. Casey Ritz, University of Georgia Poultry specialist, as he goes over the basics of a backyard flock and what you need to know to be successful! Dinner will be provided by the Gordon County Young Farmers Association.
- Calhoun, GA
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Apr 2 Georgia Green Landscape Stewards Looking for a way to make your home landscape more sustainable? Join Forsyth County Extension staff for this spring offering of the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program. You will learn about simple steps to support native wildlife, improve soil health, and protect water quality in your community. At the end of the series you will have the opportunity to certify your landscape as a Georgia Green Landscape!
- Virtual Event