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

UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

  • All 5th-6th grade students are enrolled in Appling County 4-H because 4-H is a part of the normal school enrichment. We meet monthly in 5th and 6th grade classes.
  • 7th-12th graders can enroll in 4-H by stopping by the 4-H office. We hold monthly after-school meetings for the Junior/Senior Club.
  • Students who are home-schooled may participate in all 4-H activities for their age group. Stop by the 4-H office to fill out an enrollment card.

It is free to join 4-H in Appling County. All 4-H'ers must have a current enrollment form on file at the Appling County Extension office. In addition, 4-H'ers who participate outside of the classroom meetings must have a 4-H Code of Conduct form on file.


4-H is open to all youth, ages 9-19

  • Cloverbuds (or pre-club) are youth in K-3.
  • Cloverleaf 4-H'ers are youth in 5th and 6th grade.
  • Junior 4-H'ers are youth in 7th and 8th grade.
  • Senior 4-H'ers are youth in 9th through 12th grade.

Upcoming Events


Upcoming Events

  • Oct 8 - Oct 19 Georgia National Fair https://www.georgianationalfair.com/
    • Perry, GA - (95.0 Miles)
  • Oct 13 Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2: Small Ruminant Production Develop the knowledge and hands-on skills needed for successful sheep and goat production. Topics include animal selection and nutrition, pasture management, predator control, herd health, parasite management, meat production, and more. There will be a hands-on lab on October 22nd from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Athens. We highly recommend taking Part 1: Small Business in addition to this course. Part 1 will take place September 22nd-October 1st at the same location.
    • Lincolnton, GA
  • Oct 15 Cobb County Food Preservation Workshop - Apple Pie Filling Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. In this class, participants will make apple pie filling while learning safe, research-based methods for preserving fruit fillings using water-bath canning. Seating is limited.
    • Marietta, GA - (198.0 Miles)