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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00
(Unless otherwise posted)
Extension Serves the Entire Community
McIntosh County Extension offers a wealth of information and services for residents of our county.
Our 4-H agent, Lauryn Gilmer, creates and organizes youth educational programs including competitive events which will assist young people to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills through experiential learning.
Our Agriculture and Natural Resources agent, M.C. Halbrook, provides research-based information, educational programming, and resources to homeowners and commercial clientele. Common topics include landscape maintenance, pest control, fruit and vegetable production, caring for trees, turf-grass and agriculture production.
Our Family and Consumer Sciences agent, Michelle Quick, works to design and implement educational opportunities covering community needs such as financial planning, healthy living, food and nutrition, budgeting, and household care.
Upcoming Events
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Jan 23 Everything You Wanted to Know About Blueberries Free. Learn about the different varieties, such as highbush, lowbush, and rabbiteye blueberries, and their unique growing requirements for different parts of the country. Lisa Klein teaches you about the different varieties that do well in the North Georgia area as well as how easy they are to grow and their great nutritional benefits. You’ll learn tips on planting, caring for and harvesting blueberries, including the importance of soil acidity and proper pruning techniques. This webinar provides 1 hour of continuing education credit toward the 10 hours that MGEVs are required to complete each year.
- Virtual Event
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Feb 13 Soil Basics and Interpreting Georgia Soil Tests Free. Learn the fundamental components of soil, including texture, structure, and organic matter, and how these factors influence plant growth. Understand why soil pH and nutrient levels, are important and how they can be managed for optimal plant production. Lisa Klein discusses the benefits of obtaining a soil test report and why that is important in your home garden. By understanding soil basics and effectively interpreting soil test reports, anyone can enhance their gardening or farming practices. This webinar provides 1 hour of continuing education credit toward the 10 hours that MGEVs are required to complete each year.
- Virtual Event
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Feb 27 Spring Vegetable Gardening Free. As the weather warms, it’s the perfect time to plant warm-season crops like tomatoes, beans, squash and cucumbers, which thrive in the warmer temperatures of late spring and summer. Learn about soils, pH, nutrients, garden amendments, and the right seeds and transplants to select for summer! Lisa Klein will walk you through prepping your garden (including raised beds and containers) for those wonderful warm months. By planning your garden layout and choosing a variety of vegetables, you can ensure a continuous harvest throughout the season. Whether you are a beginning gardener or a transplant from somewhere else, get the foundation you need to be a successful gardener in Georgia. This webinar provides 1 hour of continuing education credit toward the 10 hours that MGEVs are required to complete each year.
- Virtual Event
Community Resources:
Food access:
- Darien United Methodist Church is providing emergency food boxes for senior citizens in need. Call (912) 223-4470.
- Second Harvest Mobile Food Bank first Saturday of the month at Leisure Services building in Darien, organized by First Credit Hill Baptist Church.
- North McIntosh Community Food Bank, Morgan's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3308 Shellman Bluff Rd, (912) 832-6559, 1p - 3p 4th Wednesday of the month
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