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Early County
UGA Extension Office

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Welcome to Early County!

UGA Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible. Extension agents stay in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities through county Extension offices.

In the Early County Extension office we are fortunate to have three agents and offer programming in:

Some of our services include:

  • Soil and Water Tests
  • Research-based Advice for Production Crops
  • 4-H Projects and Summer Camps
  • Health Programs like Walk Georgia
  • Food Safety Programs like ServSafe

Feel free to browse through our information, and contact us by phone or email with any questions!

Contact Us!


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Upcoming Events in the Area

  • Jun 24 Summer Pop-Up Pressure Canning Class - Session 3 Looking for a fun, hands-on way to spend your summer afternoon? Join us for a Summer Pop-Up Pressure Canning Class and learn how to safely preserve fresh seasonal vegetables using a pressure canner! All supplies will be provided. Who Should Attend? *Teachers on summer break *Home gardeners *Curious beginners *Anyone wanting to learn a new, useful skill! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, preserve, and have fun this summer!
    • Cairo, GA - (58.0 Miles)
  • Jun 28 Food Preservation Workshop: Jams and Jellies Learn how to make both long-boil and pectin-added jams and jellies in a water-bath canner! Participants will go home with the recipe and some canned product.
    • Thomasville, GA - (65.0 Miles)
  • Jun 30 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training 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.
    • Albany, GA - (49.0 Miles)
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Extension News
  • Safely Use Manure
    Safely Use Manure Each year, as planting season approaches, one of the most common questions University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents receive is how to safely and effectively use manure in home gardens. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 6/16/2025
  • Hurricane Preparedness Tips
    Hurricane Preparedness Tips In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we’re joined by Pam Knox, agricultural climatologist and director of the UGA Weather Network, to unpack what hurricane season means for Georgia residents. By Jordan Powers | Published: 6/13/2025
  • Poultry Building Lobby
    Poultry Building Lobby Wayne-Sanderson Farms has announced an additional $2 million donation for the University of Georgia Poultry Science Building. By Jordan Powers | Published: 6/12/2025
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