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Welcome to Decatur County!
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth, and families.
Located in our new facility since June 2013. Our facility also houses the Farm Service Agency and Natural Resource Conservation Offices.
The most popular services to the community include:
- Soil and Water Tests
- Research-Based Advice for Production Crops
- 4-H Summer Camps
- Pesticide Certification Information
UGA Extension is partnering with Georgia Grown to connect consumers with growers. Visit the Extension website for a full list of growers in your area.
Let us help get the word out!
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Upcoming Events
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May 19 Food Preservation Workshop Series- Blueberry Jam Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn all about food preservation. We will be making blueberry jam in the first class. We will discuss how to properly make jams and jellies and how to water-bath can. Seating is limited.
- Carrollton, GA - (185.0 Miles)
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May 19 Blueberry Jam Workshop Join us for a blueberry jam workshop! Where you will learn how to preserve jams and jellies. This is a hands-on workshop that will give you all the information and skills you will need to preserve!
- Carrollton, GA - (185.0 Miles)
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May 20 Strawberry Jam Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. Participants will make strawberry jam while learning safe, research-based water-bath canning methods for preparing jams and jellies at home. Seating is limited. Full 2026 class schedule: Strawberry Jam - May 20 Pickles - June 17 Salsa - July 9 Soup Starter - August 12 Apple Pie Filling - September 24
- Cartersville, GA - (226.0 Miles)
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