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The Stewart County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. Our staff is dedicated to improving the lives of residents of Stewart County through programming in three different program areas including 4-H, Ag and Natural Resources, and Family and Consumer Sciences.

Some of our most popular services include:

Soil and Water Tests
Nutrition and Healthy Cooking Workshops
Research-Based Advice for Production Crops
4-H Summer Camps
Health and Wellness Programs like Walk Georgia
ServSafe® Training & Certification Courses
Food Preservation and Canning Workshops

Extension News

Pennisi Awarded UGA Griffin faculty member selected for public service fellowship. By Sharon Dowdy | Published: 5/16/2019

Zoysia Shortage Strong sales of Georgia-grown sod have some growers running low on supply. By Sharon Dowdy, Clint Waltz | Published: 5/16/2019

Bee Institute Beginners, advanced beekeepers will learn the latest at yearly workshop. By Sharon Dowdy, Clint Waltz, Sharon Dowdy | Published: 5/9/2019

April Climate Warm weather returns to Georgia in April, heralding the beginning of spring planting season. By Sharon Dowdy, Clint Waltz, Sharon Dowdy, Pam Knox | Published: 5/9/2019

Gardening Tips Solve gardening problems by following advice from UGA Extension consumer horticulture expert. By Sharon Dowdy, Clint Waltz, Sharon Dowdy, Pam Knox, Sharon Dowdy | Published: 5/9/2019

Cabbage Once disease symptoms are identified in the field, cabbage yields could already be compromised. By Sharon Dowdy, Clint Waltz, Sharon Dowdy, Pam Knox, Sharon Dowdy, Bryce Ethridge | Published: 5/8/2019

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Upcoming Events

Jun 17 Lunch & Learn: Pest Management for Home Gardens Forsyth, GA - (89.0 miles) Join Monroe County Extension in a monthly Lunch & Learn for informative programs and a delicious lunch! Learn management strategies for your home garden for a bountiful harvest! Both conventional and organic strategies will be covered.

Jul 29 Lunch & Learn: Positive Self Image for Youth Forsyth, GA - (89.0 miles) Join Monroe County Extension in a monthly Lunch & Learn for informative programs and a delicious lunch! With the school year starting young people can often stress about their self image. Assist your child in helping them develop a positive self image with strategies from Courtney McElveen, UGA Extension Monroe County 4-H & Youth Development Agent.

Aug 26 Lunch & Learn: Pond & Fish Management Forsyth, GA - (89.0 miles) Join Monroe County Extension in a monthly Lunch & Learn for informative programs and a delicious lunch! Learn management strategies for a healthy pond ecosystem.

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