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Office Hours

Monday-Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm

Lunch: 12:00pm to 1:00pm

 

Office Holiday Closings 2026

New Years - January 1

Martin Luther King, Jr - January 19

Memorial Day -  May 25

Juneteenth - June 19

Independence Day - July 3

Labor Day - September 1

Thanksgiving - November 26-27

Christmas Holidays - December 25-31 and January 1, 2027


Welcome to Madison County!

Located only 17 miles northeast of Athens-Clarke County and the University of Georgia, Madison County covers 285 square miles in the Piedmont region of Northeast Georgia. Madison County's number one industry is agriculture. According to the 2022 Georgia Farm Gate Value Report, Madison County is #5 in agricultural production, with a total farm gate value of more than $487 Million.

Much of the agriculture in the county is centered around Georgia's large poultry industry, but Madison County also has a diversified agriculture, with many acres devoted to beef cattle, goats, and sheep; hay, soybeans, and small grains; as well as timber production and several small vegetable farms that raise produce for farmers markets.


Madison County, Georgia seal featuring an image of a red-brick courthouse building inside the outline of the county. The outer ring of the seal reads "Madison County" at the top and "Georgia Est. 1811" at the bottom, with a decorative black border.
Agriculture and Natural Resources web page link
Direct link to the 4-H Youth Development web page
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Upcoming Events

  • Mar 4 Muscadine Pruning Workshop U. G. Ander says "Got any grapes? Come learn how to prune them with UGA Extension!" UGA Extension Oconee County will be offering a FREE muscadine/grape vine pruning workshop on Wednesday, March 4th from 2-4 pm at SunWoman Farms (1401 Ridgeway Rd Bogart, GA 30622). All are welcome to attend but pre-registration is required. Call the Oconee County Extension office at 706-542-7078 to register by Monday, March 2nd. For questions, call the Oconee County Extension office (706-542-7078).
    • Bogart, GA - (22.0 Miles)
  • Mar 5 Honeybee Removal Training Honeybee Removal Training
    • Bogart, GA - (22.0 Miles)
  • Mar 6 - Mar 9 Northeast District JR/SR Project Achievement https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/
    • Eatonton, GA - (58.0 Miles)
  • Mar 6 UGA Extension Southeastern Green Industry Update Online webinar via Zoom Conferencing. The program will have five presenters giving presentations of interest to Green Industry Professional. It will offer pesticide credits - for Georgia, it will have five credits for the Category 24 Ornamental and Turf. There will be 3 continuing education credit hours for ISA Certified Arborists. Additionally, the program will also offer pesticide credits in Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
    • McDonough, GA - (65.0 Miles)
  • Mar 9 Soil Health Workshop Join us for a participatory workshop(think a large group discussion) focused on soil health. This session will be moderated by UGA Researcher Dr.Cydney Siegerman. It is free to attend. Snacks and light refreshments will be provided. Participation is limited, and all participants will receive $100 gift card. Only one person per operation, please. This workshop is targeted to commercial fruit and vegetable growers. The class will be from 10:00 am to Noon on March 9, at the Gilmer County Library downstairs. Please call the Gilmer Extension Office if you'd like to attend (706) 635 4426.
    • Ellijay, GA - (81.0 Miles)
  • Mar 9 Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2 Farming is a business. The Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training course, Part 2 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers achieve profitability and business sustainability. The 8-week Forsyth County Extension course includes two new sessions: Cut Flower Production and Controlled Environment Agriculture. Other sessions cover: Soil Health and Fertility, Fertilizers and Amendments, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, Pest Management, Seasonality and Crop Selection, Vegetable Propagation, Considerations for Small Fruit Production, Small Farm Safety, Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety, Crop Plans, and Marketing. Classes are held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. A tour of local farms will be scheduled for one Saturday during the course (TBD). Your $75 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and light snacks.
    • Cumming, GA - (53.0 Miles)
  • Mar 12 Vegetable Gardening Basics: Zoom Program Do you follow all the instructions and still have vegetable plants that “flop”? Are you ready to give up? If you answered yes, this class is for you. Join us for suggestions and techniques to grow your home vegetables in Georgia. This class will focus on site selection, purchasing plants (transplants vs. seeds), succession planting, and pest management. This is a beginner vegetable program.
    • Virtual Event
  • Mar 13 - Mar 16 Northwest District JR/SR Project Achievement https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/
    • Eatonton, GA - (58.0 Miles)

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What is UGA Extension?

UGA Extension is a partnership (Cooperation) between The University of Georgia,
the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and individual counties. UGA Extension delivers current research conducted at universities and research farms to the citizens of each county based on their individual needs. This delivery system allows UGA Extension to be on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians. Visit the UGA Extension website to find out more!


Madison County Office Contact Info