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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
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Jan 1 - May 1 Southwest Georgia Master Gardener Training 2025 Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Trainees receive 50 hours of classroom and hand-on instruction in horticulture and related subjects from UGA Extension Agents and specialists, local plant experts and veteran Master Gardeners. A minimum registration fee covers instruction, supplies and an extensive training manual. The comprehensive training program explores topics like: Basic plant biology, physiology and nutrition Identification, control, and prevention of insect, disease and weed problems. Selecting, planting, and maintaining annuals, perennials, ornamentals and turf. Vegetable, small-fruit and organic gardening Composting, grass cycling and mulching Water-efficient gardening, Landscape design If you have any questions about the training program please reach out to us at UGA Dougherty County Cooperative Extension Services, 125 Pine Avenue, Suite 100, Albany, GA 31701; Email: vivek.bist@uga.edu; Phone: (229) 436-7216.
- Albany, GA - (26.0 Miles)
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Jan 23 Cancer Prevention Cooking School Join us at the Thomas County Extension Office for a meal and lesson on how we can change our habits to help prevent cancer! We will discuss cancer screening and habits we can adopt to reduce the risk of developing cancer. This class will be held on Thursday, January 23rd from 5pm-7pm. We will get to try a recipe from the Cooking for a Lifetime cookbook. This class is FREE to attend and includes a cookbook. Click the link to register!
- Thomasville, GA - (30.0 Miles)
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Jan 30 - Jan 31 Manager ServSafe Training 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.
- Americus, GA - (59.0 Miles)
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