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It's that time again! Monroe County 4-H is having our annual Vidalia Onion Fundraiser. 5 pound bags are $6.00 and 10 pound bags are $12.00. Order yours today by calling the Extension Office at 478-994-7014 or stop by to place your order at 484 Highway 83 South, Forsyth.
UGA Extension News
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Our program areas include:
Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Monroe County Extension office is your gateway to the resources of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. We offer educational resources and programs that help clients be more successful in their agricultural pursuits.
We provide testing services for:
Soil
Well Water
Feed & Forage
Poultry Litter
Pond Water
Family and Consumer Sciences
UGA FACS provides programming and educational resources on:
Chronic Disease Prevention/Healthy Lifestyles
Economic Well-being for Individuals and Families
Food Safety and Preservation
Healthy, Safe and Affordable Housing Environments
Positive Development for Individuals, Families and Communities
Monroe County's FACS Agent's focus is on Chronic Disease Prevention/Healthy Lifestyles and Food Safety and Preservation.
4-H and Youth Development
Monroe County 4-H provides programs for students grades 5-12 including:
Cloverleaf Class Club Meetings
Cotton Boll Consumer Judging
DPA Preparation
Horse Team - Judging and Quiz Bowl
Junior/Senior Leadership Council
Livestock Judging and Show Teams
S.A.F.E. Shotgun Team
Summer Camp
We have had a good bit of interest in an archery club we just need the help getting it started. We are looking for volunteers to help coach and lead a 4-H archery club. If you or someone you know would be interested, please contact the Extension/4-H Office. You can also find out more about becoming a volunteer here: https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/monroe/4-h-youth-development/volunteer---support1.html
Upcoming Events
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Mar 4 Homesteading Skills: Tomatoes Join Pike County Extension in 2026 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm (with the exception of holidays). Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu or Pike.Extension@uga.edu to receive the Zoom Link. You can also catch the recordings on our YouTube Channel!
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Mar 5 In the Garden: Butterflies of Georgia Curious as to what butterfly you saw in your backyard? Learn how to identify Georgia’s butterflies, understand their seasonal patterns and habitats, and discover simple ways to support their life cycles through thoughtful gardening and conservation practices. Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will cover basic ID, months with peak population, host plants, nectar sources, migratory behavior, and how to create spaces that attract and sustain both adults and caterpillars. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.
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