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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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Mar 28 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County 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
- Cairo, GA - (28.0 Miles)
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Apr 1 Dougherty County Master Gardener Training 2025 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.
- Albany, GA - (26.0 Miles)
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2025 Agricultural Hall of Fame
The 2025 honorees are former University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Assistant Dean David Bridges and agriculture industry leader Ralph Evans.
Listening Session
United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the Iron Horse Farm at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences earlier this month for a listening session with Georgia’s agricultural leaders and the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Farm Bill
You’ve probably heard of the U.S. Farm Bill, but do you know what it is? While it may seem like it only affects farmers, this complex legislation impacts everyone — whether you buy groceries, care about conservation or rely on nutrition programs.