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UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.

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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
Volunteer Power
Volunteer Power University of Georgia Cooperative Extension honors thousands of volunteers who facilitate programming around the state levels. By Sheri Dorn | Published: 4/19/2021
Young farmer honored in Early County
Young farmer honored in Early County Despite muscular dystrophy, young farmer's passion is leading him to success By Sean Montgomery | Published: 4/19/2021
UGA Young Farmers and Ranchers
UGA Young Farmers and Ranchers Adam Belflower, a third-year agribusiness student from Cochran, Georgia, took home the grand prize. By Josh Paine | Published: 4/15/2021
Precision Poultry Conference
Precision Poultry Conference This free, all-day precision poultry farming conference will be held virtually May 4.. By Claire Marie Coleman | Published: 4/14/2021
Kids Cooking Club
Kids Cooking Club Since April 2020, the kids cooking club has reached more than 550 youth of all ages — from age 4 up to 18 — and has built a loyal fan base of students who participate regularly. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 4/13/2021
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Upcoming Events
Apr 20 - Apr 21 Area Poultry Judging-Tift County Tifton, GA - (69.0 miles) https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/poultry/
Apr 24 - Apr 25 Project SAFE Modified Trap Qualification Match Douglasville, GA - (58.0 miles) Douglas County
Apr 24 - Apr 25 Project SAFE Modified Trap Qualification Match Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles) Thomas County
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