UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

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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.


Agriculture and Natural Resources
4-H Youth Development
Family and Consumer Sciences

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  • Boost Cattle Nutrition with Summer Annuals
    Boost Cattle Nutrition with Summer Annuals Posted by Shanna Reynolds on May 16, 2025
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  • Oglethorpe County 4-H’ers Receive Top Honors: Two 4-H’ers headed to State Congress
    Oglethorpe County 4-H’ers Receive Top Honors: Two 4-H’ers headed to State Congress Posted by Shanna Reynolds on Mar 20, 2025
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