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Mission

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

What is UGA Extension?

A partnership of the University of Georgia, the U. S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. 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.

UGA Extension Carroll County links the resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Carroll County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. UGA Extension Carroll County helps the citizens of Carroll 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
  • Water Quality
  • Youth Leadership
  • 4-H Youth Development Program
  • Service Learning / Citizenship

Our Promise

To provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.

 


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Carroll County Office Contact Info
Upcoming Events
Sep 25 Horse Club/Quiz Bowl Carrollton, GA Learn the following at our weekly meetings: safety, general horse care/grooming, feeding and nutrient management, equine diseases, tack and equipment, and training.
Oct 2 Horse Club/Quiz Bowl Carrollton, GA Learn the following at our weekly meetings: safety, general horse care/grooming, feeding and nutrient management, equine diseases, tack and equipment, and training.
Oct 10 Farm Bookkeeping Workshop Carrollton, GA Join us for a night of learning to keep your farm books in order from local Farm Agency, Ag South Farm Credit. RSVP is encouraged, $10 per person to attend.
Oct 16 Horse Club/Quiz Bowl Carrollton, GA Learn the following at our weekly meetings: safety, general horse care/grooming, feeding and nutrient management, equine diseases, tack and equipment, and training.
Oct 18 Carroll County Food Preservation Workshops 2023 Carrollton, GA Come join in on our Carroll County food preservation workshops held monthly at the Carroll County Ag Center. Each month we will preserve something new, and you will get to take home a jar. Learn about preserving jams, jellies, pickling, butter, and more. Spots are limited to 15 people. Each class is $25.00 or a bundle of all six classes for $100.00.
Oct 19 Clover Collective Carrollton, GA Fall Harvest Collective
Extension Publications
Vegetable Garden Calendar
Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines
Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management
Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
Search for UGA Extension Publications
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
Act of Love
Act of Love More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association, that number will more than double by 2050. By Leigh Beeson | Published: 9/18/2023

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