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The Lanier County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. 

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Upcoming Events

Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega Dahlonega, GA - (250.0 miles) 4-H Event
Nov 21 - Nov 22 Manager ServSafe Training Americus, GA - (98.0 miles) Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. The $150 registration fee includes course book, educational materials, instruction and exam. Pre-registration is required.
Nov 22 - Nov 23 Step Up and Lead Hampton, GA - (178.0 miles) 4-H event
Nov 25 - Nov 26 LifeSmarts Training Camp Tifton, GA - (34.0 miles) LifeSmarts, the ultimate consumer challenge, is an educational opportunity for students in 6th-12th grade. Students prepare to enter the real world as smart adult consumers by focusing on five key topic areas: consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology.
Scratching the Surface
Scratching the Surface Researchers in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are studying how pastured and free-range chickens impact ecosystems on integrated crop-livestock farms. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 10/31/2024
A Shared Harvest
A Shared Harvest At Mark’s Melon Patch, UGA Extension plays a key role in supporting agritourism and farming traditions through expert advice and collaboration. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 10/24/2024
Vidalia AI
Vidalia AI A multidisciplinary team of UGA researchers aims to enhance the competitiveness of Vidalia onion growers in Georgia. By Jordan Powers | Published: 10/23/2024
Plant Sales
Plant Sales Plant sales offered by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences provide opportunities for gift giving or beautifying your space. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 10/15/2024
Helene Damage Assessment
Helene Damage Assessment The preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion. By Claire Sanders Kinnard, Matthew Agvent | Published: 10/10/2024

UGA Website for Hurricane Resources

Here you'll find resources from UGA Extension and the land-grant universities to assist families and communities in dealing with damage from Hurricane Matthew.


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