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Mitchell County
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Mitchell County, GeorgiaWhere Agriculture and Industry meet


The mission of Mitchell County Extension is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

UGA Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible. Extension agents stay in touch with issues relevant to people in their local communities through their county Extension offices. 
 
In the Mitchell County Extension office, we are fortunate to have three agents and offer programming in:
  • Agriculture & Natural Resources
  • 4-H Youth Development
  • Family & Consumer Sciences
Some of our services include:
  • Soil and Water Testing
  • Pesticide Licensing
  • Research-Based Crop Production Updates and Meetings
  • 4-H Programs and Summer Camps
  • Health and Food Safety Programs
 
Browse our website to learn more about programs provided by UGA Extension and what programs are offered in Mitchell County!
 

Upcoming Events

  • May 22 Crafting Kombucha at Home Workshop UGA Extension Grady and Thomas County will be hosting a Crafting Kombucha at Home Workshop on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the Grady County Extension Office. The all inclusive registration fee of $25 will cover the 1 hour workshop, demonstration of Kombucha Brewing, Tested Recipe, most of the Kombucha ingredients for producing Kombucha at home, pH Strips, Food Thermometer, and Kombucha Cup.
    • Cairo, GA - (28.0 Miles)
  • Jun 17 CPR Certification Class UGA Extension Grady County - FACS, in collaboration with Grady County Emergency Medical Services, will be hosting a CPR Certification Class on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 9 AM - 12 PM. Please contact Grady County FACS Extension Agent, Janette Burkes, at 229-377-1312 for more information.
    • Cairo, GA - (28.0 Miles)
  • Nov 6 - Nov 7 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Tifton 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.
    • Tifton, GA - (44.0 Miles)
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Extension News
Supporting Healthy Habits
Supporting Healthy Habits A new study from the University of Georgia found that children from all walks of life improved their diet quality when they ate school-prepared lunches following the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act nutritional guidelines instead of home-prepared lunches. By Erica P. Techo | Published: 4/24/2024
UGA-Griffin Classified Employees of the Year
UGA-Griffin Classified Employees of the Year The University of Georgia Griffin campus recently named Kenny Corley and Daniel Nordstrom the 2024 Classified Employees of the Year. By Ashley N Biles | Published: 4/23/2024
Extension Volunteer Appreciation
Extension Volunteer Appreciation Volunteers across UGA Extension contributed more than 324,200 hours in 2023, the equivalent of more than 155 full-time employees. By Sheri Dorn, Keri Gandy Hobbs | Published: 4/22/2024
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