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Welcome to Irwin County!
The Irwin County Extension Office extends learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Some of our most popular services include:
- University of Georgia Extension Publications
- Soil and Water Tests
- Research-based Advice from Production Crops
- 4-H Summer Camps
- Health Programs like Walk Georgia
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Upcoming Events
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Jul 31 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County UGA Grady County Extension is offering a 1-Day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course and Exam. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more! All inclusive registration fee includes: - 1 Day of Instruction/Review - Course Book - Study Materials - Certification Exam - Light Snacks during Training
- Cairo, GA - (77.0 Miles)
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Aug 9 Food Preservation Workshop: Tomatoes Learn how to preserve your garden-grown tomatoes! Participants will go home with the recipe and some canned product.
- Thomasville, GA - (72.0 Miles)
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Aug 13 The Green Clean Workshop Join Us for a Green Cleaning Workshop! Want a safer, eco-friendlier way to clean your home? Learn how green cleaning can benefit your family and the environment in this fun, hands-on workshop! Make your own natural laundry detergent and take home a sample to try. Space is limited, so register today. #GreenCleaning #EcoFriendlyLiving #UGAExtension #UFIFASExtension #SustainableHome
- Cairo, GA - (77.0 Miles)
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Oct 25 Soap Making Workshop Get Crafty with Us! Join us for a fun, hands-on Soap Making Workshop! You’ll learn the basics, get creative with scents and colors, and go home with your very own handmade soap and mold. Perfect for beginners, DIY lovers, and anyone who enjoys a little self-care!
- Cairo, GA - (77.0 Miles)
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Nov 6 - Nov 7 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Lyons Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/
- Vidalia, GA - (66.0 Miles)
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