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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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Bulldog 100
For 15 years, the University of Georgia has recognized the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates.
2026 AGL Class
The 2025-26 cohort of the Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry (AGL) program at the University of Georgia has been chosen from a broad field of applicants.
Green Demo Site
The green stormwater infrastructure demonstration site will present nine stormwater best practices.
Seafood Broth
A team of University of Georgia scientists, in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Maryland and University of Maine, are conducting an exploratory study they hope will lead to validated seafood broth recipes for home canners.
Casimir Akoh
Placing in the top 0.05% of all scholars worldwide, UGA Distinguished Research Professor Casimir Akoh earned the honor through his work's high impact, his prolific publication record and the outstanding quality of his academic contributions.
Upcoming Events
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Tifton
Tifton, GA - (63.0 miles)
4-H Agricultue & Science event