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Cook County
UGA Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

2024 Drink Water, Georgia!  And Food Talk text message sign up.  This is Cook County second year active in this out reach across the SWD and Georgia.  Cook Co. Extension placed 6th in the State of Georgia, in 2023 with 105 signing up in pledging to drink more water.


Anna Cook & Bella Cain- Cook Co. 4-h'ers
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4-H Agent, Katrina Searcy pleading to drink more water@

Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 Miles)
  • Jan 21 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
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  • Jan 23 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 Miles)
  • Jan 21 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
    • Virtual Event
  • Jan 23 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 Miles)
  • Jan 21 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
    • Virtual Event
  • Jan 23 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 Miles)
  • Jan 21 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
    • Virtual Event
  • Jan 23 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
    • Virtual Event
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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 Miles)
  • Jan 21 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
    • Virtual Event
  • Jan 23 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
    • Virtual Event
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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 Miles)
  • Jan 21 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
    • Virtual Event
  • Jan 23 So, You Wanna Bee a Beekeeper? Join us for a two-night virtual Beekeeping 101 seminar. Tuesday (January 21) you will learn about Beekeeping Basics, Starting an Apiary, Plants for Bees, and Where Have All the Bees Gone? Thursday (January 23) we will discuss the Business side of beekeeping, Honey production and Harvesting, and Pesticide use around and in beehives. This event is open to newbees and experienced beekeepers looking to brush up on some knowledge. It is free to attend. Register first to receive a link to access the Zoom meeting! This will help us share references with you following the meeting. If you live in Burke County and would like to attend in-person, please call (828) 764-9480 for more information.
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UGA Extension Mental Well-being The UGA Extension Behavioral Health Team offers resources on emotional well-being, stress management and substance abuse prevention for farmers and farm families.
eLearning with UGA SNAP-Ed 24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
Start a New Food Business A collection of resources to help you get started with your small food business.
Food Talk Eat healthy and get moving on a budget. Find free online nutrition education courses, recipes, and other resources.
Marriage Matters Series Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship? Whether you have just started dating, have been married for a while, or have been married more than once, we can always use some guidance in developing and maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship.
Childcare Provider Training Entity-approved training to help child care providers meet state licensing requirements. Check the calendar for training events near you.
Your Good Credit Series Establishing, maintaining, and protecting Your Good Credit can save you thousands of dollars over time. This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores.
So Easy to Preserve This book covers topics on preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. Available for purchase only.
Eat Healthy, Be Active A flexible 3-week schedule of hands-on activities meant to improve young children's health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts.
Radon Education Radon is a colorless, tasteless odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It occurs naturally and is released into the soil, easily entering buildings through the foundation. The only way to know if you have radon is to test.
Building Baby's Brain Series What happens during a child's first few years makes a big difference in the child's later life. This series helps parents learn strategies to improve early brain development.