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  • PFAS Forever Chemicals
    PFAS Forever Chemicals University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Professor Qingguo “Jack” Huang and collaborators discovered an electrochemical process to degrade dangerous “forever chemicals” in water. By Carson McAfee | Published: 12/5/2024
  • Holiday Food Safety
    Holiday Food Safety The holiday table, filled with festive favorites, can also host unseen guests — bacteria. By Jordan Powers | Published: 12/4/2024
  • 4-H Washington Internship
    4-H Washington Internship Banks County 4-H alumnus Georgia Simmons has been in the center of the political action this fall with the Georgia 4-H Washington DC Intern Program working in the office of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock. By Josie Smith, Cooper Hardy | Published: 12/3/2024
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Newton County Cooperative Extension

UGA Extension Newton County offers educational programs in the areas of horticulture and agriculture, food safety and nutrition, and leadership and citizenship for youth.

UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Newton County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed up by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been on the job in Georgia since 1914.

Mission

Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.


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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (71.0 Miles)
  • Dec 7 - Dec 8 Cloverleaf District Project Achievement (Grades 4 - 6) - Union County DPA Competition for Cloverleafs (Grades 4 - 6) at Union County Middle School
    • Blairsville, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Dec 10 - Dec 12 Better Process Control School The Better Process Control School (BPCS) workshop offers instruction which fulfills the FDA and USDA Good Manufacturing Practices requirements for acidified and low-acid canned foods. This will certify supervisors of acidification, thermal processing, and container closure operations during canning. This BPCS will satisfy the requirements for all 3 BPCS tracks: acidified, retort, and aseptic. For more information and registration visit https://estore.uga.edu/C27063_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=10717
    • Griffin, GA - (31.0 Miles)
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