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The Lowndes County Extension Office offers a variety of services including soil and water testing. We provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens of Lowndes County through telephone consultations, farmer/homeowner site visits, news articles, and collaboration with other agencies. Learn more about Agriculture & Natural Resources programs.

Lowndes County 4-H

Our 4-H program keeps students from 5th -12th grade active with a variety of community service activities and learning opportunities. Check out our 4-H Youth Development page for more information. 

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Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.
Closed daily 12pm-1pm.

Phone: 229-333-5185

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Upcoming Events

Nov 6 - Nov 7 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Tifton Tifton, GA - (52.0 miles) Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources.
Dec 7 - Dec 8 Cloverleaf District Project Achievement (Grades 4 - 6) - Decatur County Bainbridge, GA - (74.0 miles) DPA Competition for Cloverleafs (Grades 4 - 6)
Apr 22 - Apr 23 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Tifton Tifton, GA - (52.0 miles) 4-H Agricultue & Science event