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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

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (139.0 Miles)
  • Jan 21 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
    • Virtual Event
  • Jan 23 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
    • Virtual Event
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