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What is UGA Extension?

The UGA Extension Office operates through a unique partnership with local county governments, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We translate the science of everyday living for farmers, families and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.

For more than a century, we've provided research-based education through a network of committed specialists, agents and volunteers to help Georgians learn, grow and do more.

Program areas:

Agriculture & Natural Resources: our goal in Rockdale County is to assist and educate local farmers, businesses, homeowners, and gardeners with latest agriculture and horticulture information.  We provide soil and water testing, plant identification, plant disease diagnosis, insect identification and control, site visits, private and commercial pesticide licensing.

Learn more about our Master Gardener Extension Volunteer  Program. 

4-H Youth Development: Rockdale County's future leaders learn life skills through hands-on learning experiences. 4-H is considered one of the world's largest youth clubs offering today's youth from Kindergarten-12th grade a variety of programming to choose from both in-person and online.

Family & Consumer Sciences: provides education in the community on topics including: healthy eating and cooking, as well as ServSafe Managers Training Certifications, and Child Care Provider credit hours. Our Family and Consumer Science Agent also offers counseling and resources in health education, diabetic meal planning, and food safety.  Visit our Fun with Fresh Foods page for nutritious recipes and easy to follow videos.


State Wide Calendar of Events


Upcoming Events

  • Jun 27 - Jun 30 Georgia Junior Beef Futurity 4-H Livestock event
    • Perry, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Jun 29 Open Garden Day: Rose Lawn Museum Join UGA Extension Master Gardeners in Bartow County for Open Garden Days at Rose Lawn Museum demonstration garden. Visit our gardens to learn about native plants and pollinators, soils and seeds, herbs, becoming a Master Gardener Extension Volunteer, and take a tour of rose gardens and learn about rose pruning. The Georgia Native Plant Society will be onsite to share about native plant propagation. Robert and Patsy Barr will offer demonstrations on bog gardens and carnivorous plants. The Magnolia Garden Club, a member of the Garden Clubs of Georgia, will share about native and invasive plants. Events are free and open to the public. Visitors who complete our garden tour survey are entered to win one of several prize baskets! Please see our listing in the linked comprehensive Garden Guide for specific site details.
    • Cartersville, GA - (58.0 Miles)
  • Jul 1 - Jul 5 Senior Camp at Wahsega (9th-12th graders) 4-H Senior Camp is open to all Walton County 9th & 12th graders and will be held at the Wahsega 4-H Center from July 1st -5th, 2024. Activities include tubing trip, game room, field day activities and dining at the University of North Georgia Campus all while enjoying the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. Transportation TBD. Additional details and packing information will be emailed to parents. Partial 4-H Camp Scholarships are available and based on 4-H participation and financial need. Contact Walton County 4-H Office for scholarship Application. If you would like to apply, register your child following regular camp sign-up procedures There will be a $75.00 camp deposit. After registration and deposit is complete, scholarship applications should be submitted to 4-H/Extension Staff.
    • Monroe, GA - (19.0 Miles)
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Upcoming Events

  • Jul 11 Water Bath Canning Class - Tomato Salsa Rockdale County Extension is holding six canning classes this year! These are hands-on workshops where you will learn the principles of safe food preservation and where to find tested recipes, as well as work in groups to complete all the steps to preserve the featured food. You'll get to taste the finished product and make a jar to take home! Your registration fee covers all class materials, light refreshments, and a jar of the finished product. Thursday evenings: Strawberry Jam: June 27 from 5:30-8pm Tomato Salsa: July 11 from 5:30-8pm Pickled Green Beans: July 25 from 5:30-8pm Friday mornings: Peach Jam: Friday, August 9 from 10:30am-1:00pm Veggie Soup and Freezer Jam: Friday, September 6 from 10:30am-1:30pm Apple Relish: Friday, September 13 from 10:30am-1:00pm Location: 1127 West Avenue SW Conyers, GA 30012
    • Conyers, GA
  • Jul 13 MGEV Info Series: Turf - Types & Care (location 2) Come out and join our Rockdale County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at both Cowan Ace Hardware locations in Conyers, GA, and ask them any questions you have on turf types and care! They will offer their expertise, advice, and UGA publications, all for free!
    • Conyers, GA
  • Jul 13 MGEV Info Series: Turf - Types & Care (location 1) Come out and join our Rockdale County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at both Cowan Ace Hardware locations in Conyers, GA, and ask them any questions you have on turf types and care! They will offer their expertise, advice, and UGA publications, all for free!
    • Conyers, GA
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Gardening Information SeriesMaster Gardener Extension Volunteers will be on-site at Ace Hardware Stores Saturday, July 13th, 2024. Stop by their booth with your garden questions. Topic of the month is Turf Types & Care.
Canning ClassesSummer and Fall Canning Classes - register online or call our office for availability.
Rockdale Eats A RainbowJoin us for Rockdale Eats a Rainbow on Tuesdays 10:30am June-July at the library.