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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 and 4-HYDP Agent - Allie Griner
County Extension Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler
Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Gracy Sexton
AmeriCorps (4-HYDP) - Shannon Pagano
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2024 Rural Scholars Launched in 2020, the CAES Rural Scholars Program was designed to recruit and retain outstanding students from underrepresented areas of the state.
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Women Stress Farming A new University of Georgia study highlights the unique challenges of farming while raising a family and managing a household.
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That's the spirit Raise a glass to celebrate the field of fermentation with stories from CAES faculty and alumni.
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Poultry in Motion Contest-winning concept becomes viable business for alumnus who developed solar-powered, self-propelled chicken coop as a student.
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Grand Farm SBA Grant Startups in the agricultural technology sector face significant barriers on the path to establishment, including access to training and capital.
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Transfer Program The Transfer Pathways Program is opening new doors for rural students who dream of attending the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES).
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Borlaug Dialogue Two UGA graduate students attend the Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue as World Food Prize Travel Award recipients.
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Center for Black Entrepreneurship In partnership with the Center for Black Entrepreneurship, Innovation Gateway is one of 49 recipients of the Federal and State Technology Grant, receiving $200,000 to support proposals for Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer.
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
- Dahlonega, GA - (53.0 Miles)
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Nov 21 - Nov 22 Manager ServSafe Training 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. The $150 registration fee includes course book, educational materials, instruction and exam. Pre-registration is required.
- Americus, GA - (173.0 Miles)
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Nov 25 - Nov 26 LifeSmarts Training Camp LifeSmarts, the ultimate consumer challenge, is an educational opportunity for students in 6th-12th grade. Students prepare to enter the real world as smart adult consumers by focusing on five key topic areas: consumer rights and responsibilities, the environment, health and safety, personal finance, and technology.
- Tifton, GA - (229.0 Miles)
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Dec 2 2024 Equine Exchange: Behavior and Training The Equine Exchange is a monthly webinar that has provided practical equine management information for horse owners since 2022. In 2024, the series will follow a set curriculum of topics related to equine behavior and training. The program is at 12PM EST, virtual via Zoom, and is free to attend. It will be held the first Monday of each month with the exception of holidays. 12/2 Round Table and Expert Q&A
- Virtual Event