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UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.

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What's happening in Mitchell County?

Browse our website to learn more about the programs offered by UGA Cooperative Extension in our community!


4-H Summer Camp
Agriculture in Mitchell County
24 7 tips for eating healthy, easy exercise and saving money at foodtalk.org
Georgia SAFE - Shooting Awareness Fun & Education
Walk Georgia - Move More. Live More.
Georgia 4-H
Soil samples
Household Water Quality
4-H Project Achievement
Eat Healthy. Be Active.

Extension News
Capital Gains
Capital Gains Budget provides $21.7 million for Poultry Science Building, $5 million for Multidisciplinary Greenhouse Complex on UGA Athens campus. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 5/13/2021
New Normals
New Normals Rather than assess long-term climate trends, 'normals' reflect the impacts of the changing climate on our day-to-day weather experience. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 5/13/2021
Victory House
Victory House Members of the Headwaters Chapter of UGA Master Gardener Extension Volunteers help refurbish greenhouse and garden plots at recovery center. By Sean Montgomery | Published: 5/13/2021
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Upcoming Events
  • Jun 22 - Jun 23 SW Fest Southwest District 4-H event
    • Cordele, GA - (57.0 Miles)
  • Jul 29 Elevate your Relationship This eight-week series has found to positively influence changes in couples' behavior and overall relationship quality. According to a former ELEVATE participant, the program experience "saved our marriage." Another participant said they "learned how to control my emotions and value my partner as well as myself. I'm going to use what I learned in this class to keep my relationship going and improving." Each 90-minute session will engage couples in fun activities to learn skills to manage stress better, strengthen their connection with each other, deal with differences in healthy ways, and elevate their relationships' quality. In addition to these skills, couples can also earn up to $350 in e-gift cards for attending the series. It "pays" to ELEVATE your relationship!
    • Virtual Event
  • Aug 11 - Aug 12 Manager ServSafe Training University of Georgia Cooperative Extension/Sumter County provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service professionals from the National Restaurant Association. Successful completion of the exam results in certification from NRAEF. The fee of $140 includes course book, educational materials, instruction, exam and refreshments. Pre-registration required, please contact our office. *If COVID restrictions allow*
    • Americus, GA - (59.0 Miles)
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Contact the Mitchell County Extension Coordinator
Brian Hayes
Brian Hayes Agriculture & Natural Resources hayesbw@uga.edu 229-336-2066