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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

321 Dewey McGlamry Rd

Fitzgerald, Ga 31750


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

Have questions or want to know more?

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Upcoming Events

  • Jul 31 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County UGA Grady County Extension is offering a 1-Day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course and Exam. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more! All inclusive registration fee includes: - 1 Day of Instruction/Review - Course Book - Study Materials - Certification Exam - Light Snacks during Training
    • Cairo, GA - (88.0 Miles)
  • Aug 9 Food Preservation Workshop: Tomatoes Learn how to preserve your garden-grown tomatoes! Participants will go home with the recipe and some canned product.
    • Thomasville, GA - (83.0 Miles)
  • Aug 13 The Green Clean Workshop Join Us for a Green Cleaning Workshop! Want a safer, eco-friendlier way to clean your home? Learn how green cleaning can benefit your family and the environment in this fun, hands-on workshop! Make your own natural laundry detergent and take home a sample to try. Space is limited, so register today. #GreenCleaning #EcoFriendlyLiving #UGAExtension #UFIFASExtension #SustainableHome
    • Cairo, GA - (88.0 Miles)