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UGA 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

We translate the science of everyday life for families, farmers and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.

Our office serves the public with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.


Human hand placing soil under a young plant
Front entrance to Gordon County Agricultural Service Center

Gordon County Extension/4-H

1282 Highway 53 Spur, SW                                           Office Hours:
Suite 200                                                                                      8:00am until 12:00noon
Calhoun, Georgia 30701                                                 and 1:00 until 5:00pm
706-629-8685                                                                     Monday through Friday
gordon.extension@uga.edu


Our Staff

County Extension Coordinator and 4-HYDP Agent - Allie Griner
Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Gracy Sexton 
AmeriCorps (4-HYDP) - Shannon Pagano


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State Extension News
  • Poultry Science Education
    Poultry Science Education University of Georgia-developed educational programs introduce poultry science into middle school and high school STEM classes. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 10/11/2024
  • Helene Damage Assessment
    Helene Damage Assessment The preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion. By Claire Sanders Kinnard, Matthew Agvent | Published: 10/10/2024
  • RBC Award
    RBC Award A research team from the University of Georgia's Regenerative Bioscience Center has received $3.7 million to investigate the use of mesenchymal stem cells to treat traumatic brain injuries. By Charlene Betourney | Published: 10/9/2024
  • Cage-Free Future
    Cage-Free Future University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences researchers like Lilong Chai are leading meaningful steps toward more efficient, safe and eventually cost-effective poultry production. By Scott Michaux | Published: 10/8/2024
  • Best Week Ever
    Best Week Ever Every summer, thousands of children and teenagers load up in buses and vans at UGA Cooperative Extension offices and wave goodbye to their parents, many for the first time, and head to camp. By Josie Smith | Published: 10/7/2024
  • Helene Relief Efforts
    Helene Relief Efforts The University of Georgia community has rallied in the wake of Hurricane Helene, coming together to address damage done to campus facilities while also lending a helping hand to friends and neighbors hit hardest by the storm. By Krista Richmond | Published: 10/4/2024
  • D.W. Brooks Lecturer
    D.W. Brooks Lecturer CAES will honor six University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and Cooperative Extension faculty who have excelled in service to the land-grant mission at UGA during D.W. Brooks Lecture and Awards events. By Claire Sanders Kinnard | Published: 10/3/2024
  • Caroline Hinton
    Caroline Hinton Caroline Hinton gets students excited about experiential learning By Averi Caldwell | Published: 10/2/2024
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Upcoming Extension Events Across the State

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (53.0 Miles)
  • Aug 29 - Oct 25 Master Naturalist Program UGA Extension in Cobb, Douglas, & Paulding Counties are hosting a Master Naturalist Training program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is a hands-on environmental education course that explores habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and human impacts on these environments. This 9 day program consists of weekly field trips with in-depth lectures from regional experts on a wide variety of environmental and ecological topics. Transportation is provided to and from all locations. Fee covers weekly field trips, tours, speakers, class materials, name badge, Georgia Master Naturalist polo, snacks, drinks, and certificate of completion. The program dates are every Friday in September and every Thursday in October including an overnight on Oct. 24-25. The program days are from 9:00am to 4:00pm with an hour lunch, not including drive time.
    • Marietta, GA
  • Oct 3 - Oct 14 Georgia National Fair State event
    • Perry, GA - (159.0 Miles)
  • Oct 3 - Oct 13 Georgia National Fair Georgia National Fair
    • Perry, GA - (159.0 Miles)
  • Oct 15 - Oct 16 ServSafe® University of Georgia Cooperative Extension/Gilmer County provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service professionals from the National Restaurant Association. Successful completion of the exam results in certification from NRAEF. This is a 1 day course.
    • Ellijay, GA - (28.0 Miles)