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Donation of $4 or more will be collected between April 1-4 during the "$4 for 4-H" giving initiative
NEWS AND EVENTS
- Free Pickleball lessons! See our FACS page to learn more or follow us on Facebook @UGA Extension- Elbert County to learn more.
- Krispy Kreme doughnut and certificate pick-up will be at our office on Friday, April 3 from 11am-5pm, just in time for Easter!
- $4 for 4-H giving initiative starts April 1st and ends April 4th. Please consider donating to Georgia 4-H by visiting www.georgia4h.org/four .
- Vidalia Onion Fundraiser is now underway! $10 for a 10 lb bag and all orders are pre-paid only. Please see a 4-H student for ordering, or contact our office to order if you don't know a student and we can set you up with a payment link. Orders and money are due by Wednesday, April 15 no later than 5pm. We will let you all know when pick-up will be after we get confirmation from the farmer.
2026 NEWSLETTERS
- Please be patient as we begin working on our newsletters
We have officially moved to our forever home located at 1190 Athens Tech Rd, Elberton, GA 30635. Come by the new office to ask our agents questions, submit some lab samples, or just to visit! Welcome to our new office!
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Upcoming Events
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Apr 7 Apple Grafting Workshop Join us for a hands-on, educational afternoon on Tuesday, April 7th, at 3:00 p.m., where you'll take home five grafted apple trees to start your own home orchard! Registration is $40 and includes all materials needed to successfully join the rootstock and scion. Expert grafter and Cherokee County ANR Agent, Josh Fuder, will lead this class at the Ferman Gregory Agriculture Center, located just outside of Toccoa in Stephens County, GA. Spots are limited, so register today! The last day to register and secure your spot is April 1st, 2026. For more information, contact Sidney Trawick, Stephens County ANR Agent, at sidney.trawick@uga.edu or 706-779-5501.
- Eastanollee, GA - (36.0 Miles)
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Apr 10 - Apr 11 Homeowner Pecan Production Workshop Interested in growing pecans or improving your backyard orchard? Join us for the Homeowner Pecan Production Workshop hosted by Jasper and Butts County! This hands-on program will cover everything you need to know to get started or take your pecan trees to the next level—topics include tree selection and planting, soil fertility, pest and disease management, orchard maintenance, and harvest handling. Whether you're a beginner or considering small-scale commercial production, there's something for you! Friday, April 10th 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Butts County Extension Office, Jackson, GA Registration is just $10 (lunch included!) To register, contact us at 770-775-8209 or Heidi.Cashwell@uga.edu.
- Jackson, GA - (88.0 Miles)
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Apr 10 Jasper-Butts Backyard Pecan Production Program This one-day event will be hosted at the Butts County Extension Office (576 Ernest Biles Dr. Jackson Ga 30233) and will cover topics regarding homeowner pecan production and will also touch on some small scale commercial production. The class will begin 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM April 10th, 2026. Registration for the event is $10. Please register on or before April 6th. Lunch will be provided. Contact the Butts County Extension office at 770-775-8209 or by emailing Heidi.Cashwell@uga.edu by the registration deadline.
- Jackson, GA - (88.0 Miles)
