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Programs and Services
The Lowndes County Extension Office offers a variety of services including soil and water testing. We provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens of Lowndes County through telephone consultations, farmer/homeowner site visits, news articles, and collaboration with other agencies. Learn more about Agriculture & Natural Resources programs.
Lowndes County 4-H
Our 4-H program keeps students from 5th -12th grade active with a variety of community service activities and learning opportunities. Check out our 4-H Youth Development page for more information.
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Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.
Closed daily 12pm-1pm.
Phone: 229-333-5185
Extension News
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A Bug’s Life
Love them or hate them, bugs are a fact of life in the South.
2025 4-H Day at the Capitol
Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol celebrated leadership in action as more than 800 4-H’ers, staff, volunteers and legislators gathered in Atlanta on Feb. 25.
World Wonderer
CAES alum Consuelo De Moraes, a chemical ecologist and full professor, directs the Laboratory of Biocommunication and Entomology at ETH Zürich.
Seed Starting
A great garden starts with a little planning. UGA Cooperative Extension horticulture specialists provide expert advice on starting plants from seeds to get a head start for your best vegetable garden yet.
Upcoming Events
Mar 28
ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County
Cairo, GA - (52.0 miles)
UGA Grady County Extension will be offering a 1-Day ServSafe@ Manager Certification Course and Exam.
All Inclusive $150 Registration Fee includes:
1 Day of Instruction/Review
Course Book
Study Materials
Certification Exam
Light Snacks during Training
Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more!
Contact Family and Consumer Agent, Janette Burkes, with any questions.
Phone:229-377-1312
Email: janette.burkes@uga.edu
Apr 1
Dougherty County Master Gardener Training 2025
Albany, GA - (74.0 miles)
The Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours, within a year following the completion of training, in exchange for 42 hours of horticultural training by Extension professionals. Activities in a volunteer program may include, but are not limited to, native plants gardening and landscape designs, plant clinics, newsletters, news articles, community gardens, beautification projects, civic or garden club presentations, youth programs, homeowner visits and phone consultations from home or the Extension Office and information booths at fairs and festivals.
Apr 8
Dougherty County Master Gardener Training 2025
Albany, GA - (74.0 miles)
The Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours, within a year following the completion of training, in exchange for 42 hours of horticultural training by Extension professionals. Activities in a volunteer program may include, but are not limited to, native plants gardening and landscape designs, plant clinics, newsletters, news articles, community gardens, beautification projects, civic or garden club presentations, youth programs, homeowner visits and phone consultations from home or the Extension Office and information booths at fairs and festivals.
Apr 10
ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training
Albany, GA - (74.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice 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.
Apr 11
ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training
Albany, GA - (74.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice 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.
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Tifton
Tifton, GA - (52.0 miles)
4-H Agricultue & Science event