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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.


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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/

County Extension Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler

County Extension Agent - 4-HYDP - Keaton Hayworth

Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland

Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street

Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Kayla Ramirez


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Upcoming Extension Events Across the State

  • Jan 8 - Jan 9 Livestock Judging Certified Coaches' Training 4-H Training
    • Calhoun, GA
  • Jan 8 In the Garden / Horticultural Hot Takes: Trends for 2026 and Beyond Tune in for this forward?looking webinar that will explore ideas set to shape gardens in the coming years. We’ll look at emerging plant varieties, practical design approaches, and sustainable techniques that respond to changing climates and evolving aesthetics. Whether you work in horticulture or simply love cultivating your own green space, you’ll gain clear, actionable insights to guide your planting, planning, and creative choices well into the future. Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett guide you through this interesting view into the future. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.
    • Virtual Event
  • Jan 8 2026 UGA Horse Owners Webinar Series: Back to Basics The UGA Horse Owner’s Webinar Series: Back to Basics is designed to help horse owners build a strong foundation in equine care and management. This educational series provides practical, up-to-date, research-based information to develop the knowledge and skills needed for responsible horse ownership. Topics will include: introduction to horse ownership, basic behavior and welfare, nutrition and feeding, health management, economics of ownership, and emergency preparedness. In contrast to prior years, 2026 will have one of two formats: two 45 minute presentations on the same night (1/8 and 1/29) or one 1.5 hour presentation (1/15 and 1/22) to accommodate depth of content and an abbreviated 4-week schedule.
    • Virtual Event
  • Jan 9 - Jan 11 GA 4-H SAFE Certified Coaches Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA - (123.0 Miles)
  • Jan 10 - Jan 11 Counselor Selection 4-H event
    • Eatonton, GA - (123.0 Miles)
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