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UGA Extension was founded in 1914 to take research-based agricultural information to the people of Georgia. County agents and specialists throughout the state share information on issues like water quality, profitability in agribusiness, family wellness and life skills.

County agents provide soil and water test kits and instruction, advice on safe pesticide use, provide publications and computer programs and teach consumers skills to improve Georgians quality of life. They are the local experts in food safety, proper eating habits, child safety and parenting.

UGA Extension coordinates 4-H, Georgia's largest youth program. Each year, almost 200,000 young Georgians participate in community projects, summer camps and conferences on today's issues while having fun and learning to work together. The leadership skills and responsible values they learn in 4-H last a lifetime. Read More


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The Bibb County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.


Extension News

UGA experts track pasture mealybug’s arrival in Georgia
UGA experts track pasture mealybug’s arrival in Georgia Posted by Emily Cabrera on Sep 2, 2026
Creepy, crawly critters: Inside the UGA Insect Zoo
Creepy, crawly critters: Inside the UGA Insect Zoo Posted by Olivia Randall on Sep 1, 2026
Going the extra mile to serve Georgia
Going the extra mile to serve Georgia Posted by Roy Parry on Aug 31, 2026
Are Joro spiders outcompeting Georgia’s native spiders?
Are Joro spiders outcompeting Georgia’s native spiders? Posted by Leigh Hataway on Aug 28, 2026