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Carroll County
UGA Extension Office

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office of Carroll County Extension, housed in the Ag Center

Hours

The Extension office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00am until 5:00pm.  The office is closed daily from 12:00pm to 1:00pm for lunch.


Carroll County Office Contact Info


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.



Upcoming Events

May 12 So You Think You Want Livestock? Homesteading Class Carrollton, GA Thinking about adding animals to your homestead? This session covers the realities of raising livestock- including space, feed, costs, time commitment, and daily care- so you can make an informed decision.
May 19 Food Preservation Workshop Series- Blueberry Jam Carrollton, GA Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn all about food preservation. We will be making blueberry jam in the first class. We will discuss how to properly make jams and jellies and how to water-bath can. Seating is limited.
May 19 Blueberry Jam Workshop Carrollton, GA Join us for a blueberry jam workshop! Where you will learn how to preserve jams and jellies. This is a hands-on workshop that will give you all the information and skills you will need to preserve!
Jun 17 Pressure Canning Green Beans Workshop Carrollton, GA Join us in learning how to pressure can our garden vegetables! This is a hands-on workshop to teach you the skills you need to safely pressure can low-acid foods.
Jun 23 Food Preservation Homesteading Class Carrollton, GA Discover safe and practical methods for preserving your harvest through canning, freezing, and drying. Learn how to reduce food waste while stocking your pantry year-round.
Jul 14 Mastering Mending Carrollton, GA Extend the life of your clothing with practical hand-sewing and basic repair skills. This class teaches simple techniques like patching, sewing on a button, hemming, and repairing seams to save money and reduce waste.

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