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UGA Extension in Whitfield County is here to help!

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Whitfield County Extension and 4-H Clubs

104 South Thornton Avenue | P.O. Box 1385

Dalton, GA 30720 | 30722

(706) 278-8207

uge1313@uga.edu

OFFICE HOURS

Monday- Friday

8am – 5pm

Closed for lunch :12pm – 1pm

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Diagnostic Services available:

Soil Testing
Water Testing
Insect Identification
Forage/Hay Testing
Plant Tissue Diagnostics
Weed Identification

4-H Youth Development

4-H is a world-wide organization that provides opportunities for youth to suceed. Whitfield County 4-H is here to serve the the Dalton-Whitfield community ina variety of areas through equipping young people to be active leaders. Available programs:

In-School Programs (4^th-12^th Grade)
Project Achievement
Competition Teams
Community Service
Teen Leadership Training Programs
Local Day Camps & Georgia 4-H Summer Camps
Local, District, State, Regional, & National Conferences

Family and Consumer Sciences/EFNEP

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) offer information on how healthy habits can fit your budget. Available programs:

EFNEP Food Talk Program
Nutrition
Food Preparation
Food Safety
Food Preservation

Extension News

2025 Agricultural Hall of Fame The 2025 honorees are former University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Assistant Dean David Bridges and agriculture industry leader Ralph Evans. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 3/26/2025
Listening Session United States Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins visited the Iron Horse Farm at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences earlier this month for a listening session with Georgia’s agricultural leaders and the Georgia Department of Agriculture. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 3/25/2025
Farm Bill You’ve probably heard of the U.S. Farm Bill, but do you know what it is? While it may seem like it only affects farmers, this complex legislation impacts everyone — whether you buy groceries, care about conservation or rely on nutrition programs. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 3/20/2025

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