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Cooperative Extension is an outreach branch of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Family and Consumer Sciences and Georgia 4-H. Our office serves the residents of Echols County with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.


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Food Safety course launches
Food Safety course launches Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Peanut, working with one of the leading experts in food safety training, has published a free online course to help small-scale food manufacturers – particularly those who make peanut products – create structured food safety plans. The course “Food Safety” is available at the Peanut Innovation Lab’s Groundnut Academy. By Allison Floyd | Published: 5/25/2023
Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference
Integrative Precision Agriculture Conference International agrotech conference brings together producers and industry members to learn about available technologies and how to adopt them. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 5/25/2023
Freshwater Ecology
Freshwater Ecology Tiny but mighty, aquatic insects are responsible for many vital ecosystem processes that support fish, birds and humans. By Amanda Budd | Published: 5/24/2023
Improved PFAS Treatments
Improved PFAS Treatments University of Georgia researchers in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the College of Engineering find improved, cost-effective treatment systems with advanced technologies for removing polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from water, wastewater and biosolids. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 5/23/2023
BBQ and You
BBQ and You A course offered by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences allows students to discover the art, science and history of barbecue. By Amanda Budd | Published: 5/22/2023
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