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The Dooly County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. We are dedicated to helping people in our community find answers to questions related to the following areas:

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Upcoming Events

  • Jun 20 Pressure Canner Inspections at the Agricultural Mini Market and Farm Swap Come See Me at the Agricultural Mini Market & Farm Swap! I’ll be set up at the Cash and Carry Feeds Agricultural Mini Market & Farm Swap on Saturday, June 20, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM! Stop by and visit with me for: *Educational materials on safe home canning & food preservation *Research-based food preservation resources *FREE Pressure Canner Inspections *FREE Dial Gauge Testing With garden season in full swing, now is the perfect time to make sure your pressure canner is ready before the harvest starts rolling in! Remember — dial gauges should be tested yearly to help ensure safe canning practices. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned canner, I’d love to talk food preservation with you!
    • Whigham, GA - (88.0 Miles)
  • Jun 30 - Jul 1 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training and Exam - Lanier County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice 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.
    • Lakeland, GA - (83.0 Miles)
  • Jul 7 College Applications & Scholarships Writing Workshop Are you a rising high school senior planning to attend college? Whether you already have a draft or have no idea where to begin, join me as I go over key factors to consider when building your college list, differentiate the application platforms, highlight a few scholarship opportunities, break down the main components of the application process, and provide you with writing tips. After the presentation, you’ll have time to work on your essays and receive feedback from both peers and me. Bring your questions and your laptop if you prefer typing your essay! This is workshop 3 out of 4 this summer 2026; attend the upcoming workshop on July 21 for additional support!
    • Griffin, GA - (87.0 Miles)
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