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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Gordon Grown
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

  • Apr 15 ServSafe Managers Course and Exam *Registration deadline is April 1st, 2026.* Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe Manager Certification Course in Darien, GA. The content for this course will be delivered in one day with the online exam directly following completion of course material. Time: 8:30-5:00 PM (lunch on your own) Registration: $150 (all-inclusive) Book and materials must be picked up no later than 2 weeks prior to class date! The fee for this ServSafe® course is $150 which includes instruction, the course book, and administration of the test. Upon request the text book and online test are available in select languages other than English. For additional information about the class and future dates, you may contact Michelle Quick at Michelle.Quick@uga.edu or 912-554-7577
    • Darien, GA - (296.0 Miles)
  • Apr 16 Canning Strawberry Jam - Coweta County Food Preservation Workshop Join a hands-on class and learn to make and water bath can your strawberry jam. Learn the ways to properly preserve jams and jellies.
    • Newnan, GA - (78.0 Miles)
  • Apr 16 Canning Strawberry Jam - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to make strawberry jam with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own strawberries at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (19.0 Miles)
  • Apr 17 - Apr 18 Georgia 4-H State Dairy Judging https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/agriculture/livestock-and-animal-projects/judging-teams/dairy/
    • Athens, GA - (98.0 Miles)
  • Apr 17 - Apr 18 North Georgia Area Wildlife Judging Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, ranking 2nd in amphibian species, 3rd in freshwater fish species, and 7th in reptile species. Wildlife Judging challenges 4-H youth to learn about native Georgia wildlife species and habitat management practices for conservation success.
    • Athens, GA - (98.0 Miles)