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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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Gordon Grown 4-H logo on a tree cookie!
State Extension News
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 - VACANT
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Kayla Ramirez
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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Sep 26 Hall County Master Gardeners Fall Garden Expo When: Friday, September 25, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Saturday, September 26, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Where: PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN. FOLLOW THE SIGNS. Chicopee Woods Agricultural Center 1855 Calvary Church Rd. Gainesville, GA 30507 ? Admission is $2, Kids 12 and under admitted free. Rain or shine. Covered arena. Absolutely no pets allowed. Only Service Animals that meet ADA requirements will be allowed entry. More than 60 vendors selling trees, shrubs, native plants, perennials, annuals, fall vegetable plants, houseplants, garden art, birdhouses, hand-crafted gifts from the garden, honey and preserves! ? Free carts available to collect purchases; but they go quickly. Consider bringing your own wagon or cart. Gardening presentations by noted horticultural experts each day at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Food trucks. To view vendor list and other Expo info visit here: https://www.hallmastergardeners.com/garden-expo
- Gainesville, GA - (69.0 Miles)
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Sep 26 Small Ruminant Field Day Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Already have a flock and want to improve your management? Join use for the Small Ruminant Field day, a program designed for both current and prospective sheep and goat producers. Topics covered: - Nutrition & Pasture Basics - Parasite Management & Fecal Egg Counts - USDA FSA & NRCS resources available to producers - Safe handling & basic small ruminant husbandry
- Atlanta, GA - (65.0 Miles)
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Sep 28 - Sep 29 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
- Dahlonega, GA - (53.0 Miles)
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Sep 28 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Limited spaces are available. You must register by calling our office: 478-994-7014
- Forsyth, GA - (118.0 Miles)
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Sep 28 Well Water Care Have a well but not sure what maintenance and care should look like? Join us for an overview of well water care! This is free to attend, but registration is required. Please reach out to us at 706-629-8685 or at mckenzie.wheeler@uga.edu to register!
- Calhoun, GA