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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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May 12 In the Garden: Weirdest Insects in the World! Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett introduce you to some of the oddest insects on the planet! From bugs that glow and dance to creatures with unbelievable shapes, colors, and survival tricks, you’ll meet a lineup of truly mind-boggling bugs and discover what makes them so wonderfully bizarre. Packed with fascinating facts, this session is perfect for anyone curious about the strange critters that crawl, fly, and hide all around us. Come celebrate the weird, we guarantee you’ll never look at insects the same way again! This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
- Virtual Event
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May 12 Canning Pickles - Whitfield County Food Preservation Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop on food preservation and best practices for canning at home. In this class, you'll learn how to make pickles with a water-bath canner and how to plant and grow your own cucumbers at home. Seating is limited. Each attendee must register separately. Call the Whitfield County Extension Office at (706) 278-8207 or register online via the UGA Extension Registration System.
- Dalton, GA - (135.0 Miles)
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May 13 SERV Safe Manager's Certification Training and Exam- Coweta County UGA Extension Coweta County offers SERV Safe 8 hour classes with exam for food service professionals. This class from the National Restaurant Association is nationally accredited.
- Newnan, GA - (59.0 Miles)
