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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

  • Apr 9 2026 Dougherty County Master Gardener Training Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program is designed to train volunteers to assist UGA Cooperative Extension Agents in providing unbiased, researched-based horticulture education to the public. The prospective master gardener agrees to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours within a year following the completion of training in extension approved projects. This program covers 50 hours of training in topics ranging from ornamental and landscape plants, turf management, vegetable gardening, organic gardening to basic entomology, weeds, diseases and insect pests of ornamentals and vegetables and their integrated pest management. For more information or if you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation to participate in this training, please contact UGA Dougherty County Extension at (229) 436-7216 or uge4095@uga.edu.
    • Albany, GA - (70.0 Miles)
  • Apr 9 Growing Peppers with Tom Bonnell: Zoom Program Join us as we learn about growing peppers, varieties to consider, and tips to producing a great harvest.
    • Virtual Event
  • Apr 9 In the Garden: Growing Healthy Pecans Whether you’re thinking about planting a few trees, already a backyard grower, or someone who just loves a good pecan pie and wants to know more about pecans, this session will give you a basic introduction to the biology of pecans, common challenges, best varieties and what it takes to keep trees healthy and productive. From varieties and planting tips to pest management and harvest basics, Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett will leave with practical knowledge for this delicious Georgia staple. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.
    • Virtual Event
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