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Welcome to Decatur County!

Decatur County Extension office building

Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

Motto:  "Putting Knowledge to Work"

Located in our new facility since June, 2013.  Our facility also houses the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resource Conservation Offices.

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Upcoming Events

  • Mar 13 Equine Short Course Equine Short Course on March 13, 2026, from 8-3 pm at 427 East Atlanta Hwy, Rutledge, GA 30663. We will be discussing topics on equine nutrition, saddle fitting (western & English), weed ID, trailer safety & maintenance, and equine first aid. Lunch will be provided, but we ask that you bring a lawn chair for seating. This event is rain or shine. Attendees will receive 1 hour of pesticide credit. We want to thank Ag South, Town-n-County Farm& Pet Supply, Upper Ocumulgee Soil and Water Conservation District, Jasper County Farm Bureau, and Lawry's Feed & Farm Supply for sponsoring this event.
    • Rutledge, GA - (194.0 Miles)
  • Mar 17 - Mar 20 Georgia 4-H Basics of Youth Development & Beyond the Basics 4-H training
    • Eatonton, GA - (180.0 Miles)
  • Mar 17 In the Garden: Georgia Wildflower Gardens Bring the beauty of Georgia’s native flowers into your own yard! Join Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett where you’ll discover easy, impactful ways to use native blooms to create colorful, pollinator-friendly spaces. We’ll explore top-performing wildflower species, simple design tips, and practical planting advice to help you build a landscape that’s low-maintenance, ecologically smart, and bursting with seasonal color. Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels. Come get inspired and let Georgia’s wildflowers do the rest! This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.
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