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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.
Upcoming Events
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Oct 27 One Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course and Exam Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification Course and exam at the Tattnall County Extension Office in Reidsville, Ga. The content for this course will be delivered in one day with the exam directly following completion of course material. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning, sanitizing, and more! Time: 8:30AM-6:00PM (lunch on your own) Registration: $150 (Includes 8 hours of instruction, course book, study materials, and certification exam) Books and materials must be picked up no later than 2 weeks prior to class date! Class may be cancelled or rescheduled due to low participation. For more information: Contact Sandy Riner at 912-557-6724 or Sandy.Riner@uga.edu
- Reidsville, GA - (69.0 Miles)
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Nov 5 - Nov 6 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Lyons 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/
- Lyons, GA - (57.0 Miles)
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Nov 10 - Nov 11 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Watkinsville 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/
- Watkinsville, GA - (81.0 Miles)
