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Newton County Office Contact Info
- Shipping: 1113 Usher Street NE Suite 202 Covington, GA 30014-2439
- Mailing: 1113 Usher Street NE Suite 202 Covington, GA 30014
- Email: newton.extension@uga.edu
- Phone: 770-784-2010
Newton County Cooperative Extension
UGA Extension Newton County offers educational programs in the areas of horticulture and agriculture, food safety and nutrition, and leadership and citizenship for youth.
UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Newton County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed up by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been on the job in Georgia since 1914.
Mission
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
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Upcoming Events
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Mar 19 Homeowner Radon Education Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Learn how to protect yourself and your family by coming to the UGA Extension Homeowner Radon Education class.
- Monroe, GA - (18.0 Miles)
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Mar 19 Backyard Poultry 101 Are you looking to get chickens, ducks, geese, or turkeys and don't know where to start? The Oconee County Extension Office, with the sponsorship of Oconee County Farm Bureau, is putting on a two-day Backyard Poultry 101 program covering the basics of raising poultry. The program dates are Tuesday, 3/19 & Thursday, 3/21 from 6-7:30 pm. There is a $15 registration fee, and pre-registration is required by Friday, 3/15. The registration fee covers both days, where light dinners will be provided. Participants will also receive a gift to help them start their backyard flock journey. If you would like more information about poultry or are in registering for the Backyard Poultry 101 program, call 706-542-7078 or stop by the UGA Extension – Oconee County office at 1420 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, GA.
- Watkinsville, GA - (29.0 Miles)