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The University of Georgia Peach County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.  

Peach County faculty and trained support staff provide educational programs as well as a number of Ag testings  services to the citizens of Peach County.   Our Ag Agent provides unbiased, research-based info that helps clients make critical decisions.  Extension recommendations focus on maximizing production and profit, while minimizing environmental impacts.


Office Hours

Monday - Friday  8:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM -5:00PM
Closed for Lunch 12:00PM-1:00PM
 
 

 


What Extension Can Do for You

  • Soil Sampling
  • Water Testing
  • Plant Tissue Diagnosis
  • Homeowner Horticulture Classes
  • Site visits to homes and farms
  • Plant and Insect identification
  • Publications on a variety of topics
  • Activities for 4-H and Youth Development such as Summer Camp, Project Achievement and Project S.A.F.E. (shotgun )
  • Canning and Preserving Information
  • Healthy Eating Education
  • Child Care Training
  • Pressure Cooker Testing

To learn more about any of these services, please call 478-825-6466


Upcoming Events

  • Sep 11 - Sep 12 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Hampton, GA - (62.0 Miles)
  • Sep 11 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program: Small Ruminant Production The Pike County Extension Office and Spalding County Extension Office are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program with a focus on sheep and goat nutrition, breeding, FAMACHA, and more! This course is specifically designed with beginners in mind, and anyone with an interest in small ruminant care is welcome to sign up. Course Details: Friday, Sept 11: Intro to small ruminants, breeds and selection, nutrition, and more Friday, Sept 18: Small ruminant health, breeding, and pest management Friday, Sept 25: Hands-on learning with body condition scoring, FAMACHA, and more Friday, Oct 2: Visit two small ruminant farms Friday, Oct 9: Small Business Management Course - Marketing, business planning, and more Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each session Cost: $80 per person (+ credit/debit card fees) and covers all materials; register by Friday, September 4th at 6:00 p.m. Contact: Brooklyne Wassel at brooklyne.wassel@uga.edu or 770-567-2010 Victoria Hull at visctoria.hull@uga.edu or 770-467-4225
    • Meansville, GA - (39.0 Miles)
  • Sep 12 - Sep 13 Mission Make-It: The Georgia 4-H Engineering Challenge Georgia 4-H provides this exciting opportunity for students to engage in the engineering design process, teamwork, critical thinking, and positive youth development! Mission Make-It includes 2 hands-on workshops, an exhibit opportunity for youth to showcase their prior work in the area of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), and a guest speaker! https://georgia4h.org/science-technology-engineering-math/mission-make-it/
    • Eatonton, GA - (61.0 Miles)
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