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The Lanier County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. 

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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 23 2026 Dougherty County Master Gardener Training Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours within a year following the completion of training in extension approved projects. This program covers 50 hours of training in topics ranging from ornamental and landscape plants, turf management, vegetable gardening, organic gardening to basic entomology, weeds, diseases and insect pests of ornamentals and vegetables and their integrated pest management. For more information or if you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation to participate in this training, please contact UGA Dougherty County Extension at (229) 436-7216 or uge4095@uga.edu.
    • Albany, GA - (72.0 Miles)
  • Apr 24 - Apr 27 Project SAFE State BB Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA - (158.0 Miles)
  • Apr 25 Food Preservation Class - Pressure Canning 2026 Food Preservation Workshop Series Join us for hands-on instruction in safe home food preservation and build confidence in canning your own foods at home! Canning Methods Taught: • PC – Pressure Canning • BWB/S – Boiling Water Bath & Steam Canning Upcoming Workshop Dates & Topics: April 25 – Vegetables (PC) June 13 – Salsa (BWB/S) August 1 (updated) – Tomatoes (BWB/S) September 19 – Pickling (BWB/S) November 21 – Salsa (BWB/S) December 5 – Blueberry Spice Jam (BWB/S) What Participants Will Receive: • Hands-on instruction in Pressure Canning or Boiling Water Bath & Steam Canning procedures • Approved recipes for preserving home-canned products • One jar of a homemade canned item to take home • UGA Canvas tote bag Perfect for beginners and experienced canners alike! Pre-registration is required. Space is limited!
    • Cairo, GA - (69.0 Miles)
  • Apr 27 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice 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.
    • Albany, GA - (72.0 Miles)

Extension News

Urban water management agent shares new technologies
Urban water management agent shares new technologies Posted by Krista Richmond on Apr 21, 2026
State of Solutions 2025
State of Solutions 2025 Posted by The Office of Marketing and Communications on Apr 20, 2026
UGA honors faculty for statewide impact at 35th Public Service and Outreach Awards
UGA honors faculty for statewide impact at 35th Public Service and Outreach Awards Posted by The Office of Marketing and Communications on Mar 31, 2026

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