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

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The University of Georgia Peach County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.  

Peach County faculty and trained support staff provide educational programs as well as a number of Ag testings  services to the citizens of Peach County.   Our Ag Agent provides unbiased, research-based info that helps clients make critical decisions.  Extension recommendations focus on maximizing production and profit, while minimizing environmental impacts.


Office Hours

Monday - Friday  8:00AM-12:00PM & 1:00PM -5:00PM
Closed for Lunch 12:00PM-1:00PM
 
 

 


What Extension Can Do for You

  • Soil Sampling
  • Water Testing
  • Plant Tissue Diagnosis
  • Homeowner Horticulture Classes
  • Site visits to homes and farms
  • Plant and Insect identification
  • Publications on a variety of topics
  • Activities for 4-H and Youth Development such as Summer Camp, Project Achievement and Project S.A.F.E. (shotgun )
  • Canning and Preserving Information
  • Healthy Eating Education
  • Child Care Training
  • Pressure Cooker Testing

To learn more about any of these services, please call 478-825-6466


Upcoming Events

  • May 19 Food Preservation Workshop Series- Blueberry Jam Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn all about food preservation. We will be making blueberry jam in the first class. We will discuss how to properly make jams and jellies and how to water-bath can. Seating is limited.
    • Carrollton, GA - (100.0 Miles)
  • May 19 Blueberry Jam Workshop Join us for a blueberry jam workshop! Where you will learn how to preserve jams and jellies. This is a hands-on workshop that will give you all the information and skills you will need to preserve!
    • Carrollton, GA - (100.0 Miles)
  • May 20 Strawberry Jam Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. Participants will make strawberry jam while learning safe, research-based water-bath canning methods for preparing jams and jellies at home. Seating is limited. Full 2026 class schedule: Strawberry Jam - May 20 Pickles - June 17 Salsa - July 9 Soup Starter - August 12 Apple Pie Filling - September 24
    • Cartersville, GA - (125.0 Miles)
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