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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

University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity 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

  • Jun 20 Canning Salsa - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to make salsa with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own vegetables at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (253.0 Miles)
  • Jun 25 Cobb County Food Preservation Workshop - Peach Jam Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. Participants will make peach jam while learning safe, research-based water-bath canning methods for preparing jams and jellies at home. Seating is limited.
    • Marietta, GA - (196.0 Miles)
  • Jun 25 Canning Strawberry Jam - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to make strawberry jam with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own strawberries at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (253.0 Miles)

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