UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

Contact Your County Office
Translation Disclaimer close

Users agree that automated translations may not effectively convert the intended design, meaning, and/or context of the website, may not translate images or PDF content, and may not take into account regional language differences. Any person that uses the translated site does so at that person’s own risk. UGA Extension is not responsible for any damages, costs, liability, or risk associated with any use, functionality, and/or content of the website translations.

For more information, visit the Language Translation page.

Our expertise

At University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, we have the expertise and experience to help support a healthier Georgia. As part of the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, learn how UGA Extension agents and specialists serve your community at work, home and play.  We support our communities through personalized services like workshops, classes, consultations, certifications, camps and educator resources.

UGA Extension agent with a sniffer checking gas levels in a Georgia field

 

Connect with us


UGA Extension 4-H agent in a green tshirt and a student holding a stuffed hedgehog smile and lean in

Contact your county office

To get in touch with your local agent, call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 or click below to find your local office information.
Set County Preference
Sign up for our newsletter Get weekly updates sent to your inbox with the latest UGA Extension news.
Subscribe for updates mail_outline

What can we help you with?

4-H Youth Development
Animal Production
Environment & Natural Resources
Money, Family & Home
Field Crop, Forage & Turfgrass Production
Food & Health
Fruit, Vegetable & Ornamentals Production
Lawn, Garden & Landscapes
Weeds, Diseases & Pests
Timely Topics

 

Events and resources


videos from our experts
Videos from our experts How-to demonstrations, gardening and pest information, webinar recordings and more.  UGA Extension YouTube

 


Check out workshops, classes and more Our programs and services include workshops, classes, consultations, certifications, camps and educator resources to help businesses, communities and families. Find Programs and Services

Latest News From UGA Extension
What makes an insect an insect and a bug a bug? While bees and butterflies often feel the public’s love, less conventionally attractive creepy-crawlies like cicadas and Joro spiders are left out in the cold—or, worse, squished. “I think insect conservation is one of the most overlooked areas of conservation biology,” says William Snyder, a professor of entomology in UGA’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. “They’re not huggable; not many species of insects are charismatic. But insects support so many ecosystems.” Why should you care? Well, for starters, bugs are everywhere. Insects alone make up more than half of all the animals on Earth.
CAES alum speaks for the trees Andres Villegas knows a thing or two about trees, and he wants you to know them as well. Throughout his career in the agriculture and forestry industry, Villegas has become an advocate and bridge builder connecting rural and urban communities through sustainable food and fiber products. Villegas was born in Colombia but moved to Athens at 8 months old when his parents, Pedro Villegas and Angela Villegas, returned to the University of Georgia for his father to become a professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine. From a young age, Villegas was interested in natural resources and agriculture.
Sustaining community gardens with climate-smart solutions Approximately 18 million U.S. households experienced food insecurity at some point in 2023, representing more than 13% of the population. One effective solution to confront this harsh reality on the local level is community gardens, but specific effects of climatic changes like altered rainfall patterns are introducing new hurdles for many grassroots efforts dedicated to growing and producing healthy, fresh foods, according to research from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
Georgia 4-H’ers connect with civic process during 2025 4-H Day at the Capitol Leadership came to life for the largest-ever Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol delegation in Atlanta as 4-H’ers engaged with the civic process. Elected officials joined nearly 800 youth, staff, volunteers and supporters on Feb. 25 to celebrate the impact of 4-H in Georgia. State Sen. Larry Walker and Georgia Rep. Rick Jasperse served as legislative hosts for the 4-H delegation. County 4-H groups explored and toured the Capitol building, and many 4-H leaders arranged direct meetings with senators and representatives from their districts. Georgia’s current slate of elected officials includes many 4-H alumni, parents and supporters who welcomed students to the place where government comes to life.
How to start your spring vegetable garden from seed Starting seeds indoors can give you a jump on the growing season, helping you stay ahead of the stifling summer heat and the inevitable wave of insect pests. While the cold lingers, plenty of garden prep can be done indoors, including ordering seeds, mapping out your garden and purchasing supplies online or from your local gardening store. With mild afternoons upon us, you’ll be ready to tackle outdoor preparations. To help you get the best results when starting seeds, we turned to three top experts from University of Georgia Cooperative Extension to set you up for success.
CAES graduate student works with faculty mentor to support farmer well-being The future of farming depends on the health and success of farmers. The public needs farmers and farmers need support from the public — it's a mutual relationship essential to the long-term health of agriculture and humanity. This is the principle that drew doctoral student Elizabeth Abati to the University of Georgia to advocate for farmer well-being alongside Anna Scheyett, a professor in UGA's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
See All News
Latest Publications
Common Agricultural Calculations Using Unit Conversions
Common Agricultural Calculations Using Unit Conversions (C 1313) Use this publication to calculate planting densities, fertilizer application rates, sprayer calibration, and soil amendment applications using unit conversions. We demonstrate the “raw math” behind common calculations to provide you with the tools for solving any equation using simple addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. No longer will you be dependent on having production guides, fertilizer charts, planter manuals, and spray nozzle catalogs to tell you what to do.
Blueberry Production in South Georgia: Variety Preference and Major Constraints
Blueberry Production in South Georgia: Variety Preference and Major Constraints (C 1311) A grower survey was carried out in January 2023 during the annual blueberry update event held in Alma, Georgia. Survey responses were collected from 26 growers from eight Georgia counties. The results indicated the cultivar preference of south Georgia growers and major production constraints of blueberry production in southeast Georgia.
Tobacco (SB 28-32) Commercial insect and weed control in tobacco. Updated annually.
Search for UGA Extension Publications

Popular Topics

Helene Report
Emergency Resources
Protecting Pollinators
Rural Georgia: Growing Stronger