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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

  • Apr 9 2026 Dougherty County Master Gardener Training Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours within a year following the completion of training in extension approved projects. This program covers 50 hours of training in topics ranging from ornamental and landscape plants, turf management, vegetable gardening, organic gardening to basic entomology, weeds, diseases and insect pests of ornamentals and vegetables and their integrated pest management. For more information or if you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation to participate in this training, please contact UGA Dougherty County Extension at (229) 436-7216 or uge4095@uga.edu.
    • Albany, GA - (51.0 Miles)
  • Apr 9 In the Garden: Growing Healthy Pecans Whether you’re thinking about planting a few trees, already a backyard grower, or someone who just loves a good pecan pie and wants to know more about pecans, this session will give you a basic introduction to the biology of pecans, common challenges, best varieties and what it takes to keep trees healthy and productive. From varieties and planting tips to pest management and harvest basics, Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will leave with practical knowledge for this delicious Georgia staple. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.
    • Virtual Event
  • Apr 11 - Apr 13 Senior Conference https://georgia4h.org/programs/state-conferences/senior-conference/
    • Eatonton, GA - (180.0 Miles)
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