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Lowndes County
UGA Extension Office

Our Impact

Making A Difference in Lowndes County

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is working hard for its constituents. The following are examples of Extension’s impact in the county over the past year.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources

Lowndes County Extension serves the agricultural community by delivering unbiased, research-based solutions to growers, landscapers, homeowners and schools. The program drove innovation, partnering with UGA Cooperative Extension specialists in critical on-farm research for blueberries, tobacco, cotton, and citrus while organizing high-impact production meetings for key regional commodities including vegetables, pecans, cotton, peanuts, and citrus. Agents expanded community capacity, training 18 new Master Gardener Extension Volunteers. This cohort, alongside veteran Master Gardeners, contributed over 916 horticulture volunteer hours, giving back $29,312 in community value. 

4-H Youth Development

In 2025, Lowndes County 4-H staff delivered 50 in-school programs across 12 schools, reaching nearly 1,000 students each month. The 4-H program offers leadership development, hands-on learning and character education for students in fourth through 12th grades. Community partnerships expanded service-learning and careerfocused field experiences with local industry connecting youths' skills to real-world jobs. Youth livestock exhibitors earned Grand Champion honors at state, while the archery team achieved top rankings at state and second place at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championship in Nebraska. The purchase of a new van strengthened the program's capacity to safely transport youth to competitions and leadership opportunities. Youth in 4-H are developing confidence and expertise to be beyond ready for life after high school.