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Evans County Cooperative Extension
UGA Extension Evans County works through a unique partnership through state and local county government, the University of Georgia and the US Department of Agriculture. Extension strives to enrich the lives of it's constituents through education programing in a many different program areas including:
Our Mission
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Community Links
- Welcome to Evans County Board of Commissioners
- Evans County School System
- Pinewood Christian Academy
University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Evans County Extension office at 912-739-1292 and megan.powell25@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date.
Anyone who has questions or concerns about the protection of minors involved in UGA programs/activities can contact the County 4-H Professional, Megan Veal at 912-739-1292 or megan.powell25@uga.edu. Additional contacts include the District 4-H Program Development Coordinator, Lee Anna Deal at leeannam@uga.edu and/or UGA’s Director of Compliance for Programs and Activities Serving Minors at programsforminors@uga.edu or 706-542-7255. In an emergency situation, contact 911 or UGA Police at 706-542-2200 (as applicable).
Upcoming Events
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Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
- Dahlonega, GA - (207.0 Miles)
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Feb 13 - Feb 15 UGA Extension Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program - Small Fruit and Vegetable Production Section The program covers a multitude of subjects relating to crop production. The program was developed in partnership with Georgia Organics and the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. Topics include Soil health and fertility, soil amendments and fertilizers, cover crops, crop rotations, pest management, crop selection, crop propagation, equipment, post-harvest handling, food safety, and marketing.
- McDonough, GA - (154.0 Miles)
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Feb 13 Soil Basics and Interpreting Georgia Soil Tests Free. Learn the fundamental components of soil, including texture, structure, and organic matter, and how these factors influence plant growth. Understand why soil pH and nutrient levels, are important and how they can be managed for optimal plant production. Lisa Klein discusses the benefits of obtaining a soil test report and why that is important in your home garden. By understanding soil basics and effectively interpreting soil test reports, anyone can enhance their gardening or farming practices. This webinar provides 1 hour of continuing education credit toward the 10 hours that MGEVs are required to complete each year.
- Virtual Event