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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00
(Unless otherwise posted)
Extension Serves the Entire Community
McIntosh County Extension offers a wealth of information and services for residents of our county.
Our 4-H agent, Lauryn Gilmer, creates and organizes youth educational programs including competitive events which will assist young people to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills through experiential learning.
Our Agriculture and Natural Resources agent, M.C. Halbrook, provides research-based information, educational programming, and resources to homeowners and commercial clientele. Common topics include landscape maintenance, pest control, fruit and vegetable production, caring for trees, turf-grass and agriculture production.
Our Family and Consumer Sciences agent, Michelle Quick, works to design and implement educational opportunities covering community needs such as financial planning, healthy living, food and nutrition, budgeting, and household care.
Upcoming Events
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Jul 25 Introduction to Vermicomposting Are you interested in composting, but don't have space for a traditional compost system? Join us to learn how you can compost with worms and get started with your own vermicomposting bin!
- Atlanta, GA
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Aug 21 Weirdest Plants on Earth Step into the weird and wonderful world of nature’s most extraordinary plants! From carnivorous flytraps to alien-like succulents and trees with surprising behaviors, you’ll explore the mind-bending ways these plants survive and thrive. Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett help you discover the incredible adaptations that make them stand out and celebrate the fascinating diversity of life on Earth. This presentation will leave you in awe and might just spark your curiosity to learn even more! This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit. For more information, please contact us at uge1135@uga.edu.
- Virtual Event
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Sep 9 In the Garden: Proper Care & Pruning of Muscadines Muscadines (Vitis rotundifolia) thrive in Southern climates, but proper care and pruning are key to maintaining healthy, productive vines. Special guest, Dr. Sarah Lowder, Viticulture Specialist at the University of Georgia, will guide attendees through best practices for seasonal pruning, vine training techniques, and soil management strategies to maximize fruit yield. Viewers will also learn how to prevent common pests and diseases while keeping their muscadine vines strong year after year. Perfect for backyard growers and enthusiasts, this session will provide practical, step-by-step insights to help cultivate a thriving muscadine harvest. This webinar will be followed up by in person workshop on pruning techniques on Saturday, December 6 at Vines Park in Loganville. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
- Virtual Event
Community Resources:
Food access:
- Darien United Methodist Church is providing emergency food boxes for senior citizens in need. Call (912) 223-4470.
- Second Harvest Mobile Food Bank first Saturday of the month at Leisure Services building in Darien, organized by First Credit Hill Baptist Church.
- North McIntosh Community Food Bank, Morgan's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3308 Shellman Bluff Rd, (912) 832-6559, 1p - 3p 4th Wednesday of the month
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