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Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Cotton, corn, and peanut production require a significant amount of water throughout the growing season. Current methods of irrigation scheduling used by producers are outdated and inefficient. The use of soil moisture sensors can allow producers to increase irrigation efficiency and profitability by using less water and maintaining high yields. After trialing soil moisture sensors in row crop fields, many producers felt comfortable enough with the technology to invest in the purchase of soil moisture sensors. As of October 2025, 14 soil moisture sensors have been purchased by growers in Webster County, which have allowed growers to make more educated irrigation decisions on over 900 acres of row crops. Increased irrigation efficiency from the data supplied allowed the growers to not only save water, but also increase profitability with savings of over $32/acre with a total of almost $29,000.
Webster County 4-H enrolled 80 4-Her’s in local, district, and state programs in the 2024-2025 4-H year. These 4-Her’s competed in many events from judging teams to Project Achievement with 1 4-Her mastering in her chosen project.
Some of our most popular services include:
•Soil Testing and Preparation
•Georgia 4-H Summer Camp
•Lawn and Garden
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Upcoming Events
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Aug 17 - Aug 18 Manager ServSafe Training Sumter County Extension FACS Agent Mitzi Parker provides Georgia's food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® Program.
- Americus, GA - (16.0 Miles)
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Aug 18 Pickles-Ware County Home Food Preservation Series Join a hands-on class to learn how to safely make cucumber pickles.
- Waycross, GA - (142.0 Miles)
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Aug 18 Clemson/UGA Equine Nutrition Series Join us to learn more about the aspects of equine nutrition! Are you wondering how you can improve your knowledge of equine nutrition? If so, make sure to join us for a 3-week equine nutrition program! Each date will be over a different topic related to nutrition. Speakers will include Clemson University Livestock and Forages Extension Agent, Katie Silver and University of Georgia Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Robyn Stewart. August 11 – Pastures & Grazing Management. Learn strategies to improve soil health, increase forage quality, and extend the grazing season. August 18 – Hay & Forage Alternatives. Learn how to evaluate hay quality and stretch your supply further. August 25 – Feeds & Supplements. Learn key concepts regarding feeds and supplements to help you choose what’s best for your horses’ health. Seating is limited to 20 people per class. If you choose to attend all three sessions, please pre-register for all three sessions.
- Aiken, GA - (195.0 Miles)
