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Ben Hill County UGA Extension Office

229-922-0277

Office hours: 8 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5 pm, Monday - Friday


The Ben Hill County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.

Some of our services include:

  • Soil Tests & Water Tests
  • Researched-Based Advice for Production Crops
  • 4-H Summer Camps
  • 4-H Competitive Events

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Ben Hill County UGA Extension
  • Restoring the Earth Restoring the Earth Regenerative agriculture, a movement both burgeoning and broad, is underpinned by the public’s growing awareness of how land stewardship and agricultural production contribute to the fate of our planet. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 9/21/2023
  • Brewery Business Brewery Business The August workshop centered around the logistical and cultural side of brewing, including opening a brewery. By Lillian Dickens | Published: 9/20/2023
  • Danielle Essandoh Danielle Essandoh At 8 years old, Danielle Essandoh unearthed a fascination with agriculture and never looked back. By Amanda Budd | Published: 9/19/2023
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Upcoming Events
  • Sep 28 Quick Breads Come learn bread-making skills and make a Pumpkin Loaf. Thursday, Sept. 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm, pre-register by Wed., Sept. 27. In the Candy Room at 125 Pine Avenue in Downtown Albany. Materials Fee is $10.00.
    • Albany, GA - (57.0 Miles)
  • Oct 9 Ben Hill, Irwin, and Wilcox Counties 4-H Portfolio Fair Come learn about 4-H District Project Achievement, portfolios, and more! Activities include fair games, community service activities, recreation, snacks and lunch, mini workshops, and more. 9am-3pm Open to all students in 7th-12th grade Please arrive at Wilcox County 4-H office by 8:30am for traveling.
    • Rochelle, GA - (20.0 Miles)
  • Nov 6 - Nov 7 Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Area Contest 4-H Event
    • Lyons, GA - (61.0 Miles)
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