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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:
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
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Upcoming Events
Apr 23
2026 Dougherty County Master Gardener Training
Albany, GA - (26.0 miles)
Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours within a year following the completion of training in extension approved projects. This program covers 50 hours of training in topics ranging from ornamental and landscape plants, turf management, vegetable gardening, organic gardening to basic entomology, weeds, diseases and insect pests of ornamentals and vegetables and their integrated pest management. For more information or if you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation to participate in this training, please contact UGA Dougherty County Extension at (229) 436-7216 or uge4095@uga.edu.
Apr 25
Food Preservation Class - Pressure Canning
Cairo, GA - (28.0 miles)
2026 Food Preservation Workshop Series
Join us for hands-on instruction in safe home food preservation and build confidence in canning your own foods at home!
Canning Methods Taught:
• PC – Pressure Canning
• BWB/S – Boiling Water Bath & Steam Canning
Upcoming Workshop Dates & Topics:
April 25 – Vegetables (PC)
June 13 – Salsa (BWB/S)
August 1 (updated) – Tomatoes (BWB/S)
September 19 – Pickling (BWB/S)
November 21 – Salsa (BWB/S)
December 5 – Blueberry Spice Jam (BWB/S)
What Participants Will Receive:
• Hands-on instruction in Pressure Canning or Boiling Water Bath & Steam Canning procedures
• Approved recipes for preserving home-canned products
• One jar of a homemade canned item to take home
• UGA Canvas tote bag
Perfect for beginners and experienced canners alike!
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited!
Apr 27
ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training
Albany, GA - (26.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
