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Mission

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.

Download the Pecan Field Day flyer (PDF)


Upcoming Events

  • May 5 Green Thumb Lecture-Composting Basics Composting can be a valuable tool for gardeners but what about the rules? In this lecture we will be talking about what to put in, what to leave out, and how it all works. Join us for Composting Basics where we will cover the steps you need to get the most out of your compost to put the best into your garden!
    • Bogart, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • May 30 Athens Honeybee Festival Come join us at the Honeybee Festival! There will be hive explorations, honey tasting, crafts for the kids, vendors, and the Boss Dawg food truck! This event is free to the public. We can't wait for you to see what all the buzz is about!
    • Bogart, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Jan 29 - Feb 1 Southeast District Jr/Sr Project Achievement 4-H Project Achievement
    • Eatonton, GA - (58.0 Miles)
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