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The Effingham County Extension Office delivers educational programming for the citizens of Effingham in the areas of
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- 4-H Youth Development
- Family and Consumer Sciences
The UGA Extension mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Upcoming Events
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Sep 16 - Sep 17 Forestry Field Day, Southeast District https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
- Guyton, GA - (8.0 Miles)
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Sep 17 Make it Better Make it Better: Join us for a fun class that teaches baking basics and create delicious snacks using healthy swap ingredients. Where: the 4-H Office (601 N Laurel St. Springfield, GA) When: September 17 | 5-6:30PM Participants: Open to 4-H Cloverleaf-age students (grades 4–6) Cost: $8 Paperwork (emailed to you once registered): All students, will be required to complete standard 4-H paperwork: enrollment form, medical release, and code of conduct. ***Make it Better is designed for students in grades 4-6, so please register your child only if they are in this age group.***
- Springfield, GA
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Sep 17 Art Club with Effingham 4-H and Effingham Artists We are excited to announce a brand-new opportunity for our creative 4-H’ers! Effingham County 4-H is partnering with Effingham Artists to offer a monthly 4-H Art Club for youth in Grades 4-8. Participants will explore a variety of artistic techniques, develop new skills, and express their creativity while learning from talented local artists in a fun and encouraging environment. Program Details: Who: Cloverleaf 4-H’ers in Grades 4–8 (age 9-14) Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Meeting Dates: • September 17 • October 15 • November 12 • December 10 • January 14 • February 18 • March 11 • April 18 This is a package course consisting of 8 classes. By registering, you are enrolling in and paying for the complete 8-class program.
- Springfield, GA
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Sep 24 Lego Challenge Lego Challenge: Join us for a Lego Building Competition at the 4-H Office! Test your engineering skills by designing and building the best LEGO creation. A prize to the winning group! Where: the 4-H Office (601 N Laurel St. Springfield, GA) When: September 24 | 5-6:30PM Participants: Open to 4-H Cloverleaf-age students (grades 4–6) Cost: $8 Paperwork (emailed to you once registered): All students, will be required to complete standard 4-H paperwork: enrollment form, medical release, and code of conduct. ***Lego Challenge is designed for students in grades 4-6, so please register your child only if they are in this age group.***
- Springfield, GA
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Oct 27 One Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course and Exam Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification Course and exam at the Tattnall County Extension Office in Reidsville, Ga. The content for this course will be delivered in one day with the exam directly following completion of course material. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning, sanitizing, and more! Time: 8:30AM-6:00PM (lunch on your own) Registration: $150 (Includes 8 hours of instruction, course book, study materials, and certification exam) Books and materials must be picked up no later than 2 weeks prior to class date! Class may be cancelled or rescheduled due to low participation. For more information: Contact Sandy Riner at 912-557-6724 or Sandy.Riner@uga.edu
- Reidsville, GA - (53.0 Miles)
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Nov 5 - Nov 6 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Lyons Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
- Lyons, GA - (59.0 Miles)
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Nov 18 - Nov 19 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Bulloch Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
- Statesboro, GA - (29.0 Miles)
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Dec 15 One Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course and Exam Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification Course and exam at the Tattnall County Extension Office in Reidsville, Ga. The content for this course will be delivered in one day with the exam directly following completion of course material. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning, sanitizing, and more! Time: 8:30AM-6:00PM (lunch on your own) Registration: $150 (Includes 8 hours of instruction, course book, study materials, and certification exam). Registration deadline is June 30th. Books and materials must be picked up no later than 2 weeks prior to class date! Class may be cancelled or rescheduled due to low participation. For more information: Contact Sandy Riner at 912-557-6724 or Sandy.Riner@uga.edu
- Reidsville, GA - (53.0 Miles)
