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The Oglethorpe County Extension Office serves as a Public Service and Outreach branch of the University of Georgia. Our goal is to translate the science of everyday living for families, farmers, and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia. We do this within three main program areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, and Family and Consumer Sciences.
Office Hours
Our regular office hours are 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm Monday thru Friday. These hours are subject to change around holidays.
From Our Blog
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Boost Cattle Nutrition with Summer AnnualsBy Shanna Reynolds A majority of local cattle producers rely primarily on permanent grass pastures and hay purchases to feed their animals. These simple systems can be managed effectively with nominal labor, but I want to encourage you to consider adding annual forage plantings into your scheme. The next few weeks are the optimal time […]
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Green Cleaning Series: Reduce Chemicals During Spring CleaningWhen it comes to keeping our homes clean, simplicity is key. Many traditional cleaning products release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can negatively impact indoor air quality. The good news? You don’t need a cabinet full of chemicals to keep your home fresh and spotless. By choosing multipurpose, natural alternatives, you can reduce harmful chemicals, […]
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Oglethorpe County 4-H’ers Receive Top Honors: Two 4-H’ers headed to State CongressBy: Marcus Eason Oglethorpe County 4-H took fifteen 4-H’ers, the most in recent history, to Rock Eagle to compete for honors at Junior/ Senior District Project Achievement on March 7-9, 2025. Middle and high school 4-H’ers showed off their presentation and writing skills through their 4-H demonstrations and 4-H project portfolios. Approximately 455 4-H’ers from […]