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Burke County Extension Team - Peyton Sapp, Savannah Kennedy, Brittany McClain, Meridith Meckle, Terri Black, Cliff Collins

Mission

To extend lifelong learning from the University of Georgia to the everyday lives of Georgia citizens through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

What is UGA Extension?

UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Burke County, the University of Georgia, the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the State of Georgia.  UGA Cooperative Extension was founded in 1914 to bring research-based information to the people of Georgia backed by specialists and a network of resources.  Today, UGA Extension serves more than 2.6 million Georgians annually.  From publications to in-person workshops and events, Extension is ready to meet the needs of the state and its communities. UGA Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians.  Learn more about Extension

Our Promise

UGA Extension Burke County links resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Burke County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to the citizens of our community.  We promise to provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and our community solve problems, develop skills and build a better future from the ground up.  

 


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Upcoming Events

  • Feb 12 Homesteading 101 Ready to jump into homesteading? Join us at UGA Greene County Extension for Homesteading 101, a hands-on learning experience led by UGA Extension specialists, Monte Stephens and Allison Bailey. Learn garden planning/harvesting your home-grown vegetables/herbs. Gather resources for backyard flocks, bee pollination and foraging. Discover methods for safely preserving and storing food. Harness your love for baking, canning, and creating cottage foods made in your own kitchen.
    • Greensboro, GA - (75.0 Miles)
  • Feb 14 - Feb 15 NE/NW District Cloverleaf Project Achievement Georgia 4-H Project Achievement
    • Eatonton, GA - (79.0 Miles)
  • Feb 14 Richmond County 4-H Small Animal Club Small Animal Club is open to Richmond County youth in 4th through 12th grades during the 2025-2026 school year. Members will learn basic skills about caring for a small pet at each meeting. Throughout the year, members will be introduced to various small animals. Small Animal Club will meet one Saturday per month in September, October, November, January, February, March, April and May, 10:00am-11:00am at 2413 Willis Foreman Road, Hephzibah GA, 30815 in Willis Foreman Elementary School. All members are required to enroll in Richmond County 4-H and pay a $10.00 registration fee to participate in Small Animal Club. You can contact Winnie Garrett at wbg1@uga.edu for more information about Small Animal Club or to get more details about an upcoming meeting.
    • Hephzibah, GA - (15.0 Miles)