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Welcome to Dougherty County Cooperative Extension
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
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It’s Time To Count Our Pollinators !!!The 2024 Great Southeast Pollinator Census is upon us. Counting our pollinators is super important and, you know what, counting them is way easier than you think. Give it a try and, let me tell you, it’s totally worth it. On August 23rd and 24th community members across Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida […]
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Register for a Free, Fun and Exciting Class on InsectsIf you are interested in learning about insects, both beneficials and pests, in a fun and engaging way looking at the insect specimen, you should join us in this event. The details of the program is provided in the flyer below. Please make sure you register online using the register button below or the link […]
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The Inspiring Story of Resurrecting a Local Garden starring SOWEGA MGEVsThis is a story that should inspire anyone but if you are a plant enthusiast, this is the story that you will also greatly admire. If you have an interest in gardening, landscapes, or in conservation of our local biodiversity, this is the heartwarming story that will motivate you to get involved. This is the […]
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Insects Around Us: Beneficials & PestsINSECTS AROUND US: BENEFICIALS & PESTS A free practical class to learn about insects found in our homes, farms and community. Insects are some of the most diverse living creatures in our world. They constitute more than 75% of all known animal species. They are cosmopolitan in nature as they are found in all different […]
Upcoming Classes being offered...
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
Extension Publications
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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.
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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.
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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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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.