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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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Contact Lanier county extension office!


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Upcoming Events

  • Jun 25 Cobb County Food Preservation Workshop - Peach Jam Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. Participants will make peach jam while learning safe, research-based water-bath canning methods for preparing jams and jellies at home. Seating is limited.
    • Marietta, GA - (216.0 Miles)
  • Jun 25 Canning Strawberry Jam - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to make strawberry jam with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own strawberries at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
    • Dalton, GA - (280.0 Miles)
  • Jun 26 - Jun 29 State 4-H Council https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/state-council/
    • Eatonton, GA - (158.0 Miles)
  • Jun 27 - Jun 28 Dean's Award Interviews https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/deans-awards/
    • Eatonton, GA - (158.0 Miles)

Extension News

Do’s and don’ts of composting: A simple guide for beginners
Do’s and don’ts of composting: A simple guide for beginners Posted by Jacob Harper, Emily Cabrera on May 27, 2026
UGA reaffirmed as APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
UGA reaffirmed as APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Posted by The Office of Marketing and Communications on May 18, 2026
Did you know you can grow: Pawpaw
Did you know you can grow: Pawpaw Posted by Makenna Reavis on May 6, 2026

UGA Website for Hurricane Resources

Here you'll find resources from UGA Extension and the land-grant universities to assist families and communities in dealing with damage from Hurricanes and other disasters.


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