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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
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Robin Buell
Buell's research at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences focuses on unlocking the full potential of plants to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
National Volunteer Week
Volunteers across Extension contributed more than 330,00 hours — the equivalent of more than 159 full-time employees — in 2024.
Soil Guide
Whether you're preparing a brand-new garden bed or revitalizing existing soil, understanding its composition and how to improve it will set your plants up for success.
Community Science Counts
How the Great Southeast Pollinator Census inspired a regional movement — and a children’s book.
Upcoming Events
May 6 - May 7
ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training
Lakeland, GA - (25.0 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.
May 20
The Green Clean Workshop
Havana, GA - (63.0 miles)
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Workshop
Ready to make your home cleaner and greener? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how eco-friendly cleaning can benefit both your home and the environment!
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Havana Public Library (203 E 5th Ave, Havana, FL 32333)
$10 Registration Includes:
Insight on the benefits of eco-friendly cleaning
A hands-on experience creating your own natural laundry detergent
A sample to take home and try for yourself!
Jun 30
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.
Jul 1
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.
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Colquitt
Moultrie, GA - (33.0 miles)
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/