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Union County Extension
UGA Cooperative Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by federal, state and local governments that brings research-based education directly to individuals, families and communities.
UGA Extension is dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to agriculture and the environment, families & 4-H Youth Development.
Office Hours
Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm/Closed for lunch from 12-1pm
Closed on Saturdays & Sundays
Holiday Closures are as follows:
Thanksgiving Closed through Nov. 26th at 3pm until Nov. 28.
Christmas and NewYears Closures start on, Dec. 24 at 12 noon through Jan. 2nd, 2026
Pat Haralson Memorial Civic Center-Union County Extension Office Building
Upcoming Events
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Feb 16 Understanding Soil Have you ever wondered what makes a soil good soil or bad soil? What should a good soil be doing and how does it do it? How do you make your soil better? These are some of the topics we will be discussing at our first Green Thumb Lecture of the year. Please join us as we learn together about how soil works.
- Bogart, GA - (69.0 Miles)
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Feb 16 Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2 Farming is a business. The Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training course, Part 2 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers achieve profitability and business sustainability. The 8-week Forsyth County Extension course includes two new sessions: Cut Flower Production and Controlled Environment Agriculture. Other sessions cover: Soil Health and Fertility, Fertilizers and Amendments, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, Pest Management, Seasonality and Crop Selection, Vegetable Propagation, Considerations for Small Fruit Production, Small Farm Safety, Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety, Crop Plans, and Marketing. Classes are held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. A tour of local farms will be scheduled for one Saturday during the course (TBD). Your $75 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and light snacks.
- Cumming, GA - (46.0 Miles)
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Feb 17 Garden to Jar: An Introduction to Home Gardening and Food Preservation "Garden to Jar" is an educational program designed to help participants understand how to grow their own food and safely preserve it for year-round use. This class blends home gardening fundamentals with evidence-based food preservation practices to support healthy, sustainable food habits. Participants will learn basic gardening concepts and essential food preservation principles. This collaborative program is presented by the University of Georgia Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent and the Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, ensuring participants receive research-based information on gardening and food safety. "Garden to Jar" is ideal for beginning gardeners, home food preservationists, and anyone interested in connecting the garden to safe, practical food preservation at home. The cost of the class is $5. Each participant must register separately.
- Dalton, GA - (60.0 Miles)
