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Your Cooperative Extension office, a department of Columbus Consolidated Government, provides the Columbus community with many services.
Our Home Visiting programs provide parenting support and education to over 700 families in the Columbus area. We also provide training to professional childcare providers, helping those professionals provide quality care and education to many children in Columbus.
Our agents provide classes to individuals and other agencies throughout Columbus. Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program teaches families how to save money on food and how to make good, inexpensive and nutritious family meals. Family and Consumer Sciences provides classes on living with chronic diseases, such as heart disease and diabetes.
In 2024, the Muscogee County Extension Home Visiting Program achieved accreditation from Healthy Families America, recognizing its commitment to delivering high-quality support for pregnant families, infants, and young children. This year, the program screened 575 families and provided direct services to 132 participants, strengthening early childhood development and family well-being. Muscogee County 4-H expanded its reach, doubling the number of schools served, fostering youth leadership and education. Additionally, the Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program contributed 2,025 service hours — valued at $67,817.25 — dedicated to environmental education, water quality monitoring, home garden support, and other community-driven initiatives.
Upcoming Events
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Apr 11 - Apr 13 Senior Conference https://georgia4h.org/programs/state-conferences/senior-conference/
- Eatonton, GA - (112.0 Miles)
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Apr 11 North Fulton Master Gardeners 25th Annual Garden Faire We can't wait to see you on April 11 at our 25th Annual Garden Faire--a huge coming together of three horticultural non-profits and over 30 nature and garden-centric vendors. Alpharetta Community Agriculture Program/Old Rucker Farm, Georgia Native Plant Society North Metro Chapter and The North Fulton Master Gardeners Plant Sales will feature thousands of edible, native and ornamental plants for your home gardens. Our Marketplace Vendors include garden and nature offerings of plants, pottery, jewelry, artworks, and more. And, we round out the day with Garden Talks from Master Gardeners and other experts, our beloved Fleatique market of gently-loved donated gardenware/furniture and art, our Childrens Corner with garden crafts for kids, lite food fare, and also, music!
- Alpharetta, GA - (118.0 Miles)
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Apr 13 - Apr 14 Middle Georgia Area Wildlife Judging Georgia is one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, ranking 2nd in amphibian species, 3rd in freshwater fish species, and 7th in reptile species. Wildlife Judging challenges 4-H youth to learn about native Georgia wildlife species and habitat management practices for conservation success.
- Athens, GA - (138.0 Miles)
Diagnostic Services
We offer several diagnostic services through UGA labs, including soil tests, water quality tests, and disease and insect identification. For more information about these services, please contact our office.
Information on soil and water testing
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Soil Testing for Home Lawns, Gardens and Wildlife Food Plots (C 896) Developing and maintaining productive soils begin with soil testing. Soils tests provide information on the soil's actual nutrient status. Test results are used to determine the amount and kind of nutrients that should be added for the best growth of lawn, garden, and other types of plants.
The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (working cooperatively with Fort Valley State University, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the counties of Georgia) offers its educational programs, assistance, and materials to all people without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, and is an Equal Opportunity Institution.