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Mission

The mission of the UGA Extension Jefferson County Office is to provide information and education in the areas of agriculture, home economics, rural and agricultural community development.

Address & Phone

UGA Extension Jefferson County
2529 US Highway 1 N
Louisville, GA 30434-5213

(478) 625-3046
(478) 625-4023 fax


Join us for the East Georgia Pecan Producers Field Day

May 21, 2025 | 9:15AM - 1:30PM
2339 Keysville-Boggs Academy Road, Keysville, GA

Register by calling the Jefferson County Extension Office at (478) 625-3046.
This event is presented by Lincoln, Burke, and Jefferson counties. Our hosts are Brier Creek Pecan Farm, Peca Farm, and Keysville Pecan Farm. Topics include pre-emergent herbicides and economics, young tree management, fungicides in young trees, pruning, and an update on Bearing Orchards after the hurricane.

Download the Pecan Field Day flyer (PDF)


Upcoming Events

  • Jun 11 Green Thumb Lecture-Keeping Goats:101 Keeping goats can be fun and rewarding! With big personalities and the contributions they can make to a small farm, goats can provide lots of entertainment. If you have considered keeping goats but need a bit more information before making the commitment, join us for Keeping Goats:101. Gareth Crosby will talk about what a new goat owner will need to know before adding a goat to their property.
    • Bogart, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Jun 13 Food Preservation: Blackberry Jelly Join us for a hands on experience and learn how to make your own blackberry jelly! Each participant will be able to bring a jar of jelly home with them.
    • Sandersville, GA - (26.0 Miles)
  • Jun 26 Small Acreage - Obtainable Farming This program is for those interested in starting a farm or small operation, but who may have limited land or resources. Join us for this free program to learn about different options and opportunities that may be possible with the land you have. Lunch will be provided.
    • Madison, GA - (72.0 Miles)
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