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Exterior view of the Madison County Extension Office building with a sign in front displaying logos for the University of Georgia Extension, 4-H, and Madison County Government. The building has brick walls, large windows, and a green metal roof trim.

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
Two women stand in a kitchen preparing a meal together. One woman is stirring food in a pan while the other holds the lid. Both are smiling and appear to be enjoying the activity. The kitchen is cozy and warmly lit, with tiled walls and wooden cabinets. A banner at the top of the image reads “Family and Consumer Sciences.”

From Our Blog

  • Madison County 4-H Celebrates Strong Showing at District Project Achievement
    Madison County 4-H Celebrates Strong Showing at District Project Achievement Posted by Michaela Brown on Mar 16, 2026
    Fourteen Madison County 4-H members recently competed at Northeast Junior/Senior District Project Achievement (DPA), representing the county among youth from across Northeast Georgia. District Project Achievement is one of the premier events in the Georgia 4-H program, where students present demonstrations related to a project they have studied throughout the year. In addition to their […]
  • 4-H Day at the Capitol connects Madison County youth with elected leaders
    4-H Day at the Capitol connects Madison County youth with elected leaders Posted by Michaela Brown on Mar 12, 2026
    On Feb. 26, Georgia 4-H’ers filled the halls of the Capitol in Atlanta, turning the building green and experiencing the civic process firsthand. More than 700 youth, staff, volunteers, and supporters attended the annual Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol, celebrating the positive impact of the 4-H program across the state. Among the attendees were […]
  • Irrigation for Home Landscapes and Gardens Program
    Irrigation for Home Landscapes and Gardens Program Posted by Travis Tankersley on Feb 24, 2026
    The Madison County Extension Office will be hosting a free educational class that covers irrigation system design and maintenance for home landscapes and gardens! Mark your calendar for March 31, 2026 at 5:30 PM! Registration will end at 5:00 PM on Friday, March 27,2026. The meeting will be held at the Madison County Extension Office […]
  • Madison County 4-H News for March 2026
    Madison County 4-H News for March 2026 Posted by Carrie Hayes on Feb 19, 2026
    State Horse Show June 2-6, 2026 This is an opportunity for 4-H’ers to exhibit their horses and skills and receive input on their accomplishments. Classes are offered in five divisions: Stock Seat (Western), Ranch (Western), Hunt Seat (English), Saddle Seat/Gaited (English), Contest Events (Running). If you don’t have a horse, there are educational contests available […]

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Upcoming Events

  • Mar 30 Quali- Tea: Herbal Tea and Sleep Join DeKalb County Extension agents, Caston Noorullah and Jamille Hawkins, on how to grow, harvest, process and store herbal tea at home to enjoy and use to develop a healthy sleep routine.
    • Decatur, GA - (65.0 Miles)
  • Mar 30 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)
  • Apr 2 Gardening for Hummingbirds: Zoom Program Known for their incredible flight patterns and personality in the garden, hummingbirds are a wonderful pollinator to visit your garden. In this program, we will talk about some of the plants to add to your gardens to encourage hummingbirds as well as common hummingbirds for our area.
    • Virtual Event
  • Apr 3 Hall County Master Gardeners Spring Garden Expo "Beautification Through Education" Native Plants - Evergreens - Garden Art - Perennials - Plants for Wildlife - Vegetable Plants - Trees - Shrubs - Pots - Garden Tools NO PETS - Covered Venue - Rain or Shine - Food Trucks Onsite DOOR PRIZES Please visit the speaker's tent at 11:00 and 1:00 to hear presentations on garden related topics See website for more information "Embellecimiento a través de la educación" Plantas nativas - Plantas de hoja perenne - Arte de jardinería - Plantas perennes - Plantas para la vida silvestre - Vegetales - Árboles - Arbustos - Macetas - Herramientas de jardinería NO SE ADMITEN MASCOTAS - Espacio cubierto - Llueva o truene - Camiones de comida en el lugar PREMIOS DE ENTRADA Visite la carpa de los oradores a las 11:00 y a la 1:00 para escuchar las presentaciones sobre temas relacionados con la jardinería. Consulte el sitio web para obtener más información.
    • Gainesville, GA - (33.0 Miles)
  • Apr 4 Hall County Master Gardeners Spring Garden Expo "Beautification Through Education" Native Plants - Evergreens - Garden Art - Perennials - Plants for Wildlife - Vegetable Plants - Trees - Shrubs - Pots - Garden Tools NO PETS - Covered Venue - Rain or Shine - Food Trucks Onsite DOOR PRIZES Please visit the speaker's tent at 11:00 and 1:00 to hear presentations on garden related topics See website for more information "Embellecimiento a través de la educación" Plantas nativas - Plantas de hoja perenne - Arte de jardinería - Plantas perennes - Plantas para la vida silvestre - Vegetales - Árboles - Arbustos - Macetas - Herramientas de jardinería NO SE ADMITEN MASCOTAS - Espacio cubierto - Llueva o truene - Camiones de comida en el lugar PREMIOS DE ENTRADA Visite la carpa de los oradores a las 11:00 y a la 1:00 para escuchar las presentaciones sobre temas relacionados con la jardinería. Consulte el sitio web para obtener más información.
    • Gainesville, GA - (33.0 Miles)
  • Apr 6 Apple Grafting Workshop Apple Tree Grafting Workshop – April 6 Learn how to graft apple trees in this hands-on workshop! You’ll combine a hardy rootstock with a tasty fruit-producing variety (called a scion) to create your own apple trees, ready for planting! Date: Monday, April 6 Session: 4:00–7:00 PM Location: Lincoln County Agriculture Center (2080 Rowland York Rd, Lincolnton GA 30817) Cost: $40 per person Take-home: 5 newly grafted apple trees to grow at home! Space is limited – register by March 27 to secure your spot
    • Lincolnton, GA - (55.0 Miles)
  • Apr 7 Apple Grafting Workshop Join us for a hands-on, educational afternoon on Tuesday, April 7th, at 3:00 p.m., where you'll take home five grafted apple trees to start your own home orchard! Registration is $40 and includes all materials needed to successfully join the rootstock and scion. Expert grafter and Cherokee County ANR Agent, Josh Fuder, will lead this class at the Ferman Gregory Agriculture Center, located just outside of Toccoa in Stephens County, GA. Spots are limited, so register today! The last day to register and secure your spot is April 1st, 2026. For more information, contact Sidney Trawick, Stephens County ANR Agent, at sidney.trawick@uga.edu or 706-779-5501.
    • Eastanollee, GA - (22.0 Miles)
  • Apr 9 Growing Peppers with Tom Bonnell: Zoom Program Join us as we learn about growing peppers, varieties to consider, and tips to producing a great harvest.
    • Virtual Event

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!


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