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The mission of the UGA Extension Jefferson County Office is to provide information and education in the areas of agriculture, home economics, rural and agricultural community development.
Address & Phone
UGA Extension Jefferson County
2529 US Highway 1 N
Louisville, GA 30434-5213
(478) 625-3046
(478) 625-4023 fax
Join us for the East Georgia Pecan Producers Field Day
May 21, 2025 | 9:15AM - 1:30PM
2339 Keysville-Boggs Academy Road, Keysville, GA
Register by calling the Jefferson County Extension Office at (478) 625-3046.
This event is presented by Lincoln, Burke, and Jefferson counties. Our hosts are Brier Creek Pecan Farm, Peca Farm, and Keysville Pecan Farm. Topics include pre-emergent herbicides and economics, young tree management, fungicides in young trees, pruning, and an update on Bearing Orchards after the hurricane.
Upcoming Events
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Apr 6 Apple Grafting Workshop Apple Tree Grafting Workshop – April 6 Learn how to graft apple trees in this hands-on workshop! You’ll combine a hardy rootstock with a tasty fruit-producing variety (called a scion) to create your own apple trees, ready for planting! Date: Monday, April 6 Session: 4:00–7:00 PM Location: Lincoln County Agriculture Center (2080 Rowland York Rd, Lincolnton GA 30817) Cost: $40 per person Take-home: 5 newly grafted apple trees to grow at home! Space is limited – register by March 27 to secure your spot
- Lincolnton, GA - (55.0 Miles)
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Apr 15 Thinking About Raising Chickens Learn the basics of raising healthy backyard chickens! Whether you are new to poultry or looking to improve your flock management, hands-on educational program will provide practical knowledge from poultry and agriculture professionals.
- Monticello, GA - (77.0 Miles)
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Apr 20 - Apr 21 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Toombs 4-H event
- Lyons, GA - (57.0 Miles)
