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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
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Mar 12 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)
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Mar 13 - Mar 14 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
- Tifton, GA - (34.0 Miles)
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Mar 13 Equine Short Course Equine Short Course on March 13, 2026, from 8-3 pm at 427 East Atlanta Hwy, Rutledge, GA 30663. We will be discussing topics on equine nutrition, saddle fitting (western & English), weed ID, trailer safety & maintenance, and equine first aid. Lunch will be provided, but we ask that you bring a lawn chair for seating. This event is rain or shine. Attendees will receive 1 hour of pesticide credit. We want to thank Ag South, Town-n-County Farm& Pet Supply, Upper Ocumulgee Soil and Water Conservation District, Jasper County Farm Bureau, and Lawry's Feed & Farm Supply for sponsoring this event.
- Rutledge, GA - (180.0 Miles)
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Mar 17 - Mar 20 Georgia 4-H Basics of Youth Development & Beyond the Basics 4-H training
- Eatonton, GA - (158.0 Miles)
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