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Welcome to Dougherty County Cooperative Extension

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University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Dougherty County provides a variety of educational programs and client services to the residents of our county.  We are dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to the following areas

UGA Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by federal, state and local governments that brings research-based education directly to individuals, families and communities.

Through a partnership between Dougherty County and UGA Extension, current unbiased research-based information is provided to our community. We invite you to contact us at (229) 436-7216 or visit our office at 125 Pine Avenue in Downtown Albany.

We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., we are closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch.


If you have questions about:

  • Nutrition, ServSafe, Healthy Eating, Weight Loss, Canning, Cooking for Large Groups, Stain Removal, Finances, Credit, Your Home Safety, Recipes, Decorating, Sewing, Crafts or Diabetes, contact us at (229) 436-7216.
  • Home Lawns, Farming, Flower Gardening, Landscaping, Crops, Ponds, Vegetable Gardening, Master Gardeners, Plant Diseases, Insects or Trees, contact Vivek Bist at (229) 436-7216 or vb94575@uga.edu
  • 4-H Club, Summer Camp, Summer Classes, Project Achievement, or Youth Competitions, contact our 4-H Agent, Jennifer Edwards jye82481@uga.edu

Agricultural and Natural Resources Blog

  • Workshop for Cotton Producers & Industry Stakeholders Posted by Vivek Bist on Dec 9, 2024
    I would like to encourage all the cotton growers and industry stakeholder to attend the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting & UGA Cotton Production Workshop on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, Tifton, GA. In this meeting, the participants will hear from industry leaders and learn the latest technical production […]
  • Press Release for Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Training Program 2025 Posted by Vivek Bist on Nov 19, 2024
         “The Master Gardner experience has been exciting and positive from the beginning.  Our training was the best, introducing us to smart new people and smart new ideas. We were reminded to base advice on research, and we are still receiving that “in spades”. In retirement I have honed my leadership skills serving in various positions […]
  • Free Soil & Forage Quality Tests for Livestock & Forage Producers Posted by Vivek Bist on Nov 13, 2024
    Soil and forage quality testing is vital for producing high quality pastures and hay. Our forage fields can vary widely in nutrient distribution and soil pH. It is important to understand the variability in our fields to produce the optimum yield of high quality forage. In addition, understanding the farm variability guides us to apply […]
  • Grow Clover in Pecan Orchards Posted by Vivek Bist on Nov 7, 2024
    There are several benefits of growing clover in pecan orchards. If your pecan trees are particularly young, there is plenty of orchard floor space left to be utilized by a cover crop. Clover stands in the row middles can help conserve soil moisture, suppress emergence and growth of weeds, increase available nitrogen and recycling of […]
  • New Rain Gauge Station in Dougherty County Posted by Vivek Bist on Nov 7, 2024
    We all know how important it is to record objective local weather data such as amount of rainfall and hailstorms for agriculture. Accurate data recording is critical for documenting the impact of weather events not only on our agricultural systems but also on virtually all aspects of our lives. These data points can guide us […]

Upcoming Classes being offered...

Southwest Georgia Master Gardener Training 2025

The UGA Extension Georgia Master Gardener Program offers plant enthusiasts 50 hours of expert-led training in horticulture, covering topics like plant biology, pest control, and water-efficient gardening. After completing the program and volunteer service hours, participants become certified Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, sharing their knowledge with the community through educational and beautification projects. Sign up for the 2025 training with UGA Dougherty County Cooperative Extension to get involved!

Learn More about the Master Gardener training

 

To sign up for any classes with us call (229) 436-7216 to register

All of our classes require pre-registration.
If there is a materials fee, please make check or money order payable to:
Dougherty County Extension and send to:

Dougherty County Cooperative Extension
125 Pine Ave., Suite 100
Albany, GA 31701-2545

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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.
  • Your Household Water Quality: Odors in Your Water (C 1016) Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a few general recommendations for treating some common causes of household water odors.
4-H Champs
4-H Champs Ben Hill County 4-H team wins national contest after winning the 2023 Georgia 4-H State Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging contest. By Josie Smith, Alyssa Haag | Published: 2/11/2025
Estate Planning
Estate Planning In their later years, many people find themselves unprepared to manage the assets they’ve worked a lifetime to accumulate. Without a clear estate plan, families can face emotional turmoil, legal disputes and the potential loss of generational wealth. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 2/5/2025
10 Time Management Tips
10 Time Management Tips The term Time Management is a misnomer. You cannot manage time; you manage the events in your life in relation to time. By Emily Cabrera, Jordan Powers | Published: 1/30/2025
Field to Pancakes
Field to Pancakes From bringing more than 50 varieties to market to monitoring the growing economic impact of the blueberry, this series dives into the multidisciplinary research behind the top-10 Georgia commodity. By Jordan Powers | Published: 1/28/2025
Viral Protection
Viral Protection University of Georgia entomologists are seeking answers about how parasitic wasp biology has developed to use viruses to ensure offspring survival. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 1/27/2025
Prescribed burns
Prescribed burns Planned burns can help prevent the kind of massive out-of-control wildfires that have decimated millions of acres and caused billions in damages in the U.S. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 1/21/2025
Branch Honored
Branch Honored CAES professor has earned the nickname 'godfather of peanuts' By Brandon Ward | Published: 1/17/2025
2024 Weather In Review
2024 Weather In Review Data shows 2024 was the warmest year on record since official global tracking began in 1880. By Pam Knox, Jordan Powers | Published: 1/16/2025
Cyst Nematodes
Cyst Nematodes UGA researchers Melissa Mitchum and Xunliang Liu have uncovered how cyst nematodes co-opt a sugar beet’s vascular system for their own benefit. By Gary Goettling | Published: 1/14/2025