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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                                                1:00 until 5:00pm
706-629-8685                                                                  Monday through Friday
uge1129@uga.edu


Our Staff

ANR Agent - Greg Bowman                                    4-H Agent - Allie Griner
Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland        Program Assistant (4-H) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-H) - Gracy Sexton 


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State Extension News
  • 2024 FABricate Contest
    2024 FABricate Contest The annual FABricate competition is held by the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences but is open to all students from any of UGA’s schools and colleges. By Sean Montgomery | Published: 3/28/2024
  • COVID Tea
    COVID Tea New research from the University of Georgia suggests that something as simple as a cup of tea can help in the fight against COVID-19. By Jennifer L Reynolds | Published: 3/27/2024
  • Georgia Hunger Study
    Georgia Hunger Study The 2023 Georgia Hunger Study, conducted by an interdisciplinary team of University of Georgia researchers in collaboration with the Georgia Department of Human Services and Feeding Georgia, found that 79% of households utilizing charitable food agencies reported experiencing food insecurity. By Cal Powell | Published: 3/26/2024
  • 2024 Farm Stress Summit
    2024 Farm Stress Summit Farm Stress Summit examines the state of mental health in rural Georgia and offers resources to help individuals and families cope. By Jordan Powers | Published: 3/25/2024
  • UGArden Tea in Dining Halls
    UGArden Tea in Dining Halls Opening the door to UGAarden’s herb drying room provokes an olfactory explosion — sharp peppermint, earthy tulsi, sweet calendula and floral chamomile mix into an herbal perfume that would undoubtedly have tea drinkers reaching for their kettles. By Jordan Powers | Published: 3/21/2024
  • Flavor of Georgia
    Flavor of Georgia Working their way through 139 hopeful food products organized in colorful rows, a panel of judges selected 36 finalists for the 2024 Flavor of Georgia food product contest to be held in Athens on April 4. By Lillian Dickens | Published: 3/20/2024
  • Career Impact Training
    Career Impact Training Comprehensive training program helps graduates create and develop essential qualities they need to be successful employees in the private sector. By Sean Montgomery | Published: 3/19/2024
  • First Flock Refresh
    First Flock Refresh Georgia’s inaugural First Flock is retiring to Fortson 4-H Center almost three years after they came to roost at the Governor’s Mansion in 2021. By Josie Smith, Lily Thomas | Published: 3/18/2024
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Upcoming Extension Events Across the State

  • Mar 28 Clase de ServSafe para Gerentes y examen para obtener la certificación El programa de capacitación en seguridad alimentaria de ServSafe lidera el camino al proporcionar materiales educativos al día e integrales a la industria de servicios de alimentos. La clase y el examen ServSafe para Gerentes son reconocidos por más jurisdicciones federales, estatales y locales que cualquier otra certificación de seguridad alimentaria y en Georgia, la ley exige la certificación de seguridad alimentaria. La Extensión de la Universidad de Georgia en Gwinnett se complace en ofrecer la clase y el examen de certificación de ServSafe para gerentes en español. Class, Book, and Test $150 Retest - $70 Contacte a Ines Beltran a inesb@uga.edu or al 678-477-4014
    • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Mar 29 Apple Grafting Workshop In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft apple trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with 5 semi-dwarf rootstock (G210) which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Available varieties will range in use from drying, sauce, cooking, cider, fresh eating or a combination. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use. By attending you will join the University of Georgia's efforts to preserve and restore these historic apple cultivars.
    • Canton, GA - (38.0 Miles)
  • Mar 30 4-H Horse Judging Clinic 2024 Gain valuable insight into horse judging and practice judging ranch horse classes. Clinic consists of three hands-on sessions and one classroom session to help both novice and experienced youth with horse judging. Optional reasons critique following the clinic. This opportunity is open to 4-H and FFA youth participants. Ranch Horse Riding Clinic to follow after lunch as additional opportunity.
    • Covington, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Mar 30 Apple Grafting Workshop In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft apple trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with 5 semi-dwarf rootstock (G210) which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Available varieties will range in use from drying, sauce, cooking, cider, fresh eating or a combination. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use. By attending you will join the University of Georgia's efforts to preserve and restore these historic apple cultivars.
    • Canton, GA - (38.0 Miles)
  • Mar 30 4-H Ranch Horse Clinic 2024 Gain valuable insight into ranch horse riding. Clinic consists of hands-on sessions and one optional classroom session to help both novice and experienced youth with ranch horse classes. This event is open to youth ages 9 to 18. Open arena following conclusion of the clinic for all clinic participants.
    • Covington, GA - (90.0 Miles)