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Mitchell County, GeorgiaWhere Agriculture and Industry meet


The mission of Mitchell County Extension is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

UGA Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible. Extension agents stay in touch with issues relevant to people in their local communities through their county Extension offices. 
 
In the Mitchell County Extension office, we are fortunate to have three agents and offer programming in:
  • Agriculture & Natural Resources
  • 4-H Youth Development
  • Family & Consumer Sciences
Some of our services include:
  • Soil and Water Testing
  • Pesticide Licensing
  • Research-Based Crop Production Updates and Meetings
  • 4-H Programs and Summer Camps
  • Health and Food Safety Programs
 
Browse our website to learn more about programs provided by UGA Extension and what programs are offered in Mitchell County!
 

Upcoming Events

  • Oct 8 Introduction to Home Canning: Apple Butter Join FACS Agent Olivia Tumlin for an interactive learning session on the basics of water bath canning! We will be canning regular and reduced-sugar Apple Butter! The registration fee includes the verified recipe, instruction, and preserved Apple Butter.
    • Thomasville, GA - (30.0 Miles)
  • Nov 6 - Nov 7 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Tifton 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.
    • Tifton, GA - (44.0 Miles)
  • Nov 7 - Nov 8 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Perry 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.
    • Perry, GA - (90.0 Miles)
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