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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
Jun 11
Kid-friendly Blueberry Freezer Jam and Thumbprint Cookies
Albany, GA - (26.0 miles)
In this food preservation class for all ages, learn how to make quick and easy freezer blueberry jam - no cooking involved! While we wait for our jam to set, we'll make thumbprint cookies to try the jam with.
Jun 20
Pressure Canner Inspections at the Agricultural Mini Market and Farm Swap
Whigham, GA - (22.0 miles)
Come See Me at the Agricultural Mini Market & Farm Swap!
I’ll be set up at the Cash and Carry Feeds Agricultural Mini Market & Farm Swap on Saturday, June 20, from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM!
Stop by and visit with me for:
*Educational materials on safe home canning & food preservation
*Research-based food preservation resources
*FREE Pressure Canner Inspections
*FREE Dial Gauge Testing
With garden season in full swing, now is the perfect time to make sure your pressure canner is ready before the harvest starts rolling in! Remember — dial gauges should be tested yearly to help ensure safe canning practices.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned canner, I’d love to talk food preservation with you!
Jun 20
Food Preservation Workshop: Jelly
Thomasville, GA - (30.0 miles)
Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Saturday, June 20th for information about how to preserve Jelly in a water bath canner. The class will begin at 10am and finish around 1pm. The cost is $15 per person to cover the cost of materials, and you will go home with some preserved product! Call 229-225-4130 or email olivia.tumlin@uga.edu with questions!
