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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

National Volunteer Week Volunteers across Extension contributed more than 330,00 hours — the equivalent of more than 159 full-time employees — in 2024. By Sheri Dorn | Published: 4/21/2025
2025 Flavor of Georgia Winners A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition. By Jordan Powers | Published: 4/18/2025
Soil Guide Whether you're preparing a brand-new garden bed or revitalizing existing soil, understanding its composition and how to improve it will set your plants up for success. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 4/17/2025

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