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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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UGA Extension is partnering with Georgia Grown to connect consumers with growers! Visit the Extension website (https://t.uga.edu/5TB) for a full list of growers in your area. To learn more about the partnership, read the story (https://t.uga.edu/5V8).


Extension News
  • Issmat Kassem
    Issmat Kassem University of Georgia Center for Food Safety researcher Issmat Kassem has dedicated nearly two decades to studying antimicrobial resistance. By Jordan Powers | Published: 5/22/2025
  • Composting 101
    Composting 101 In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we dive into the benefits of composting and the science behind the Earth-friendly practice. By Emily Cabrera, Jordan Powers | Published: 5/21/2025
  • Scott Jackson
    Scott Jackson Jackson's research at the University of Georgia focuses on accelerating crop improvement to benefit farmers, communities and a rapidly expanding global population. By Cole Sosebee | Published: 5/20/2025
  • ChickEES Community Science
    ChickEES Community Science Community science outreach will help broaden knowledge of how free-range chickens impact integrated crop-livestock systems. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 5/19/2025
  • Milken Educator Award
    Milken Educator Award As Georgia’s sole recipient this year, Rachel Kinsaul joins a prestigious national network of more than 3,000 educators and receives an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 5/15/2025
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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.
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Upcoming Events

  • May 24 - May 26 Project SAFE State Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Match 4-H Target Sports event
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  • May 27 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
    • Forsyth, GA - (149.0 Miles)
  • May 28 Walk-A-Weigh Walk Your Way to Wellness with Walk-A-Weigh Grady! Join UGA Grady County FACS for Walk-A-Weigh Grady, an 8-week walking and wellness program designed to help you move more and live healthier! Starts: Wednesday, April 9 Time: 5:00 PM Where: Meet for a 30-45 minute walk each week at the Grady County Extension Office What’s Included: Weekly virtual wellness lessons + in-person weigh-ins as part of this research-based program!
    • Cairo, GA - (22.0 Miles)
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