UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

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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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State Extension News

Upcoming Extension Events Across the State

  • Apr 23 In the Garden: Backyard Water Features Transform your yard into a peaceful oasis by learning the steps to design and install your own water feature. From simple container fountains to full-scale pondless waterfalls, let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett cover everything you need to know, including site selection, design options, surrounding plantings and tips for easy maintenance. Bring the soothing sights and sounds of water to your landscape! This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
    • Virtual Event
  • Apr 24 - Apr 27 Project SAFE State BB Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA - (123.0 Miles)
  • Apr 25 - Apr 27 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (53.0 Miles)
  • Apr 25 2026 Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer (MGEV) Plant Sale The Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteers (MGEVs) will host their Annual Plant Sale and Garden Clinic! Funds raised will support the UGA Fayette County Master Gardener Extension Volunteer projects and Extension programming. We hope to see you there! Cash, Check, and Credit Cards accepted(ID Required; No AMEX).
    • Fayetteville, GA - (75.0 Miles)
  • May 1 - May 2 Georgia 4-H State Poultry Judging Contest https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/poultry/
    • Crawford, GA - (110.0 Miles)