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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
- Mailing: 900 Newnan Road Carrollton, GA 30117-6477
- Email: carroll.extension@uga.edu
- Phone: 770-836-8546
- Fax: 770-836-2959
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Upcoming Events
Jun 2
SEED Program- Honey Extraction Workshop
Carrollton, GA
$10 per person, Call 770-836-8546 to register and pay and sign up for a time slot.
Jun 6
Yoga in the Parks 2023
Carrollton, GA
Yoga in the Parks offers a weekly sunrise yoga session in our beautiful Carroll County parks. This yoga session is for anyone looking to increase physical activity, gain flexibility and balance, and relieve stress. Whether you are a yogi or have never participated in yoga, this class is for you. You will receive a complimentary one-year park pass to all county parks upon registering.
Jun 6 - Jun 8
Camp Dirty Knees
Carrollton, GA
Camp Dirty Knees is a fun, hands-on day camp. This year's camp will focus on pollinators like bees and butterflies, planting flowers, composting, and some live animals. UPDATE- CLASS IS FULL
Jun 13
Yoga in the Parks 2023
Carrollton, GA
Yoga in the Parks offers a weekly sunrise yoga session in our beautiful Carroll County parks. This yoga session is for anyone looking to increase physical activity, gain flexibility and balance, and relieve stress. Whether you are a yogi or have never participated in yoga, this class is for you. You will receive a complimentary one-year park pass to all county parks upon registering.
Jun 20
Yoga in the Parks 2023
Carrollton, GA
Yoga in the Parks offers a weekly sunrise yoga session in our beautiful Carroll County parks. This yoga session is for anyone looking to increase physical activity, gain flexibility and balance, and relieve stress. Whether you are a yogi or have never participated in yoga, this class is for you. You will receive a complimentary one-year park pass to all county parks upon registering.
Jun 21
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.
Extension Publications
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
(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
(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.
Extension News
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Reducing Food Waste
Consumers hold high standards for fresh food, which farmers aim to meet, but hot summer temperatures and long-haul deliveries can degrade quality even before produce makes it into stores and shipment rejection is a familiar reality in the horticultural industry.
Medical Compounds
Scientists study two plant compounds found in Madagascar periwinkle that are important in cancer treatment.
Wildlife Judging
Statewide competition challenges 4-H'ers to understand wildlife habitat management and how to preserve this valuable resource.
Food Safety course launches
Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut, working with one of the leading experts in food safety training, has published a free online course to help small-scale food manufacturers – particularly those who make peanut products – create structured food safety plans. The course “Food Safety” is available at the Peanut Innovation Lab’s Groundnut Academy.
