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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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Extension News

UGA students connect agriculture and clean energy
UGA students connect agriculture and clean energy Posted by Jordan McLaughlin, James Hataway on Feb 2, 2026
Poultry science student is leading the flock
Poultry science student is leading the flock Posted by Savannah Peat on Jan 30, 2026
Taking action against radon
Taking action against radon Posted by The Office of Marketing and Communications on Jan 28, 2026

Upcoming Events

Feb 16 - Feb 17 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training and Exam - Lanier County Lakeland, GA - (24.0 miles) 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.
Feb 17 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles) Join us Tuesday, February 17th, for a one-day course and exam. Register by Monday, February 9th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
Mar 28 - Mar 29 Cloverleaf Project Achievement - Bacon County - 4th - 6th Grades Alma, GA - (66.0 miles) 4-H Project Achievement
Apr 13 - Apr 14 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles) Join us on Monday & Tuesday, April 13th-14th, for a two-day course and exam. Register by Monday, April 6th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
Apr 21 - Apr 22 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Tifton Tifton, GA - (63.0 miles) 4-H event
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