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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.
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
State Extension News
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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Apr 1 Murray Extension Lunch & Learn classes March 18, Beekeeping 101 - start your beekeeping journey by learning good habits, all while supporting local pollinators March 25, Homeowner Hydroponics - hydroponics is the practice of growing plants without soil; learn the basic principles of setting up an at-home system April 8, 10 Steps to a Successful Vegetable Garden - we will cover the basics of a successful vegetable garden, whether you choose raised beds or an in-ground garden April 15, Home Orchards - learn which fruit trees do well in Georgia and the best management options for growing them at home April 22, Annual & Perennial Flowers - we will discuss the differences between the two as well as their seasonal care and maintenance
- Chatsworth, GA - (20.0 Miles)
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Apr 1 Homesteading Skills: Cut Flower Gardening Join Pike County Extension in 2026 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm (with the exception of holidays). Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu or Pike.Extension@uga.edu to receive the Zoom Link. You can also catch the recordings on our YouTube Channel!
- Virtual Event
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Apr 2 Gardening for Hummingbirds: Zoom Program Known for their incredible flight patterns and personality in the garden, hummingbirds are a wonderful pollinator to visit your garden. In this program, we will talk about some of the plants to add to your gardens to encourage hummingbirds as well as common hummingbirds for our area.
- Virtual Event
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Apr 2 Apple Grafting Workshop 2026 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)
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Apr 3 Hall County Master Gardeners Spring Garden Expo "Beautification Through Education" Native Plants - Evergreens - Garden Art - Perennials - Plants for Wildlife - Vegetable Plants - Trees - Shrubs - Pots - Garden Tools NO PETS - Covered Venue - Rain or Shine - Food Trucks Onsite DOOR PRIZES Please visit the speaker's tent at 11:00 and 1:00 to hear presentations on garden related topics See website for more information "Embellecimiento a través de la educación" Plantas nativas - Plantas de hoja perenne - Arte de jardinería - Plantas perennes - Plantas para la vida silvestre - Vegetales - Árboles - Arbustos - Macetas - Herramientas de jardinería NO SE ADMITEN MASCOTAS - Espacio cubierto - Llueva o truene - Camiones de comida en el lugar PREMIOS DE ENTRADA Visite la carpa de los oradores a las 11:00 y a la 1:00 para escuchar las presentaciones sobre temas relacionados con la jardinería. Consulte el sitio web para obtener más información.
- Gainesville, GA - (66.0 Miles)








