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Upcoming Events

  • Apr 22 - Apr 24 Backyard Gardening 101 Oconee County Extension will host a 3-day workshop on the basics of growing backyard fruits and veggies. The program will be Wednesday-Friday, 4/22-4/24, from 5:30 -7:30 PM at the Oconee County Extension Office (1420 Experiment Station Rd, Watkinsville GA 30677). Topics will include soil fertility/testing, seed starting, gardening basics, and fruit tree/shrub maintenance. It will also include hands-on activities, including seed starting, soil testing, and a food processing bootcamp. The program cost is $15. Register by Friday, 4/17.
    • Watkinsville, GA - (29.0 Miles)
  • Apr 24 - Apr 27 Project SAFE State BB Match https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
    • Eatonton, GA - (33.0 Miles)
  • Apr 25 - Apr 27 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (71.0 Miles)
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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.

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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.


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