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UGA Extension Banks County links the resources of the University of Georgia and Banks County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to the citizens of Banks County. UGA Extension Banks County helps the citizens of Banks County by addressing the following initiatives:
- Family and Economic Well-Being
- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
- Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
- Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Revitalizing Rural America
- Water Quality
- Youth Leadership
- 4-H Youth Development Program
- Service Learning/Citizenship
If you'd like to learn about building a safer environment for your children or protecting the environment we all share, avoiding chronic diseases like diabetes with healthy food or training food handlers in your cafeteria, the University of Georgia Extension program is the place to start.
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Learning for Life is the goal of the department which, in turn, helps citizens make informed decisions with research based non-biased information. Just call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 (275-8421) from anywhere in Georgia. You'll be automatically connected to the UGA Extension office in that county.
UGA Extension Banks County
413 Evans Street
P.O. Box 157
Homer, GA 30547
Phone: (706) 677-6230
Fax: (706) 677-6233
Email: uge1011@uga.edu
Interested in a tax preparation appointment?
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Upcoming Events in Banks County and Beyond
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Apr 24 - Apr 25 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Oglethorpe County 4-H Agriculture & Science event
- Crawford, GA - (36.0 Miles)
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Apr 24 Gardening Lunch and Learn Series - Succulent Pot Make and Take Join us for our final session as we will be making succulent pots together! Spots are limited for this session, so make sure that you are registered. There is a registration fee of $30 for this session to cover the cost of succulents and the materials needed for the pots. Your spot is held once payment is made.
- Hartwell, GA - (32.0 Miles)
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Apr 25 Food Talk -Nutrition Education and Recipe Demo This is a FREE nutrition education course designed for adult learners. By attending a Food Talk Class, you'll learn from a nutrition educator how to eat more healthfully, feed your family on a budget, keep your food safe, and the best part.... you'll learn how to make a delicious new recipe and get to taste it! Class extenders are provided for each class that you attend. Please try to attend as many of the series of 6 classes as you can as the information and recipes are different in each class.
- Ellijay, GA - (65.0 Miles)
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Apr 30 Georgia Green Landscape Stewards Looking for a way to make your home landscape more sustainable? Join Forsyth County Extension staff for this spring offering of the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program. You will learn about simple steps to support native wildlife, improve soil health, and protect water quality in your community. At the end of the series you will have the opportunity to certify your landscape as a Georgia Green Landscape!
- Virtual Event
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May 6 Credit Score Workshop Are you thinking of buying a house, a new car, or taking out a business loan? Are you confused by what makes "good" credit, and how to keep it? Join UGA Extension Banks/Habersham County for a FREE credit workshop! We will discuss the factors that go into determining your credit score and why they are important. This program is open to the public. Please RSVP by visiting tinyurl.com/UGACreditScore or by calling 706-754-2318.
- Cornelia, GA - (13.0 Miles)
