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Welcome to Crisp County Extension. We take pride in helping with all your needs. Our mission here is to extend lifelong learning to Crisp County citizens through research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.



  • Study Abroad
    Study Abroad UGA study abroad ranks No. 3 in nation for short-term participation. By Angel Bhardwaj | Published: 12/20/2024
  • Hurricane Helene Impacts
    Hurricane Helene Impacts Hurricane Helene wrought sweeping devastation across Georgia’s agricultural sector in late September, leaving an indelible mark on both the land and the people who tend it. From battered cotton fields to flattened pecan orchards, the storm’s aftermath is bringing focus to vulnerabilities in Georgia’s farming industry and the need for more robust safety nets. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 12/19/2024
  • From Romania to Georgia and Back
    From Romania to Georgia and Back UGA Cooperative Extension and Romanian-American Foundation partner with to create the Romanian Extension Education Development Program, an ambitious three-year pilot effort to facilitate planning and implementation of extension services in Romania. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 12/18/2024
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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (183.0 Miles)
  • Jan 1 - May 1 Southwest Georgia Master Gardener Training 2025 Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Trainees receive 50 hours of classroom and hand-on instruction in horticulture and related subjects from UGA Extension Agents and specialists, local plant experts and veteran Master Gardeners. A minimum registration fee covers instruction, supplies and an extensive training manual. The comprehensive training program explores topics like: Basic plant biology, physiology and nutrition Identification, control, and prevention of insect, disease and weed problems. Selecting, planting, and maintaining annuals, perennials, ornamentals and turf. Vegetable, small-fruit and organic gardening Composting, grass cycling and mulching Water-efficient gardening, Landscape design If you have any questions about the training program please reach out to us at UGA Dougherty County Cooperative Extension Services, 125 Pine Avenue, Suite 100, Albany, GA 31701; Email: vivek.bist@uga.edu; Phone: (229) 436-7216.
    • Albany, GA - (33.0 Miles)
  • Jan 8 2025 Annual Blueberry Update Join us for the 2025 Annual Blueberry Update on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for updates on disease, post-harvest physiology, horticulture, water management, and blueberry breeder update. Speakers scheduled are Dr. Jonathan Oliver (UGA Plant Pathologist), Dr. Angelos Deltsidis (UGA Horticulturalist / Post-harvest Extension specialist), Dr. Juliet Chu (UGA Blueberry Breeder), Dr. Zilphina Rubio Ames (UGA Horticulturalist), and Jason Mallard (Area Water Agent). Cost to attend is FREE. Lunch will be provided. Registration deadline to attend is January 3, 2025. Location: The Blueberry Warehouse, 199 Tobacco Lane, Alma, GA 31510 CCA credits, Commercial (Cat. 21), and Private (Cat. 10) pesticide credits have been applied for. For questions, or details on becoming a sponsor of this meeting, please contact the Bacon County Extension Office at 912-632-5601.
    • Alma, GA - (82.0 Miles)