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UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
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Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter
UGA EXTENSION - COLUMBIA COUNTY 4-H.
OUR OFFICE IS OPEN, HOWEVER WE ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. YOU MAY CALL OR EMAIL US WITH YOU QUESTIONS.
ALL 4-H ACTIVIES AND SPECIALITY CLUBS ARE CANCELLED. ALL SUMMER CAMPS HAVE ALSO BEEN CANCELLED.
IF YOU HAVE SENT IN A SOIL SAMPLE, WE WILL SEND THE RESULTS OUT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
PLEASE HOLD YOUR WATER AND /OR SOIL SAMPLE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
WE WILL UPDATED OUR WEDSITE WHEN MORE INFORMATION IS RECEIVED.
THANK YOU AND STAY WELL!
FROM THE STAFF AT THE UGA EXTENSION-COLUMBIA COUNTY 4-H OFFICE.
About Columbia County Extension
The University of Georgia Columbia County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. See more information about our services in:
- Agriculture, gardening, and the environment
- 4-H youth development programs
- Food, health, communities, and families
Our office is located in Appling, GA Our office hours are from 8am - 5pm. We are closed for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Have questions or want to know more?
Upcoming Events
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Jun 8 - Jun 14 State 4-H Horse Show The Georgia State 4-H Horse Show is held each June at the Agricenter in Perry, Georgia. There are no qualifying shows, and you can enter the State Show simply by being a member of your local 4-H club, owning or leasing your horse by March 1 of the current year, and completing the Novice Horseman workbook, which can be obtained through your local county extension office. Classes are offered in five divisions: Stock Seat (Western) Ranch Horse (Western) Hunt Seat (English) Saddle Seat (English) Contest Events (Running) All classes are offered in three grade groups: Cloverleaf (4th grade, 5th and 6th grade students with limited experience) Junior (5th and 6th grade students with demonstrated skills, 7th – 8th grade students) Senior (9th – 12th grade students) A champion and reserve champion are named in each division and age category. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/additional-opportunities-by-species/ Perry, GA - (115.0 Miles)
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Jun 10 Green Thumb Virtual Lectures: Water-wise Gardening This month, the lecture will take place online using Zoom (for more information about Zoom, visit zoom.com). Anyone is welcome to attend. This class is a part of Athens-Clarke County Extension's Green Thumb Lectures, our 2020 free monthly gardening class series. It will include an informative presentation on topics including the importance of water conservation, methods for stewarding water efficiently in your garden, and managing evaporative water loss. Gardeners of all experience levels are welcome. The Zoom meeting room will open up at 5:45 with the presentation starting at 6:00pm . Please make sure to register as you will be emailed the Zoom link to attend the online meeting closer to time. We hope you can attend! For any questions, please email Laura Ney at lney@uga.edu. Bogart, GA - (74.0 Miles)
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Jun 12 Lunch & Learn: Hurricane Preparation - Making a Plan Free virtual learning session with Jessica Warren, ANR Agent. This is a one hour class designed to provide an educational learning opportunity for our community on a topic relevant to the coastal Georgia environment. This is a series of classes that will be held once a month on the second Friday of each month June through December. Classes will be held 12-1pm. Classes are free and open to the public. Registration is required for each session desired. A press release with all offered classes is attached. An email will be sent with the link to attend each individual session on the day prior to the class. Bogart, GA - (190.0 Miles)
