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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.

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Check out our program Extension R.E.A.D.S promoting literacy in Stewart County and across the state! Several of our Stewart County 4-H'ers are featured as well. 

https://site.extension.uga.edu/extensionreads/ 


Healthier Together Grant

Healthier Together is a High Obesity Prevention program funded by the CDC and implemented by the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension. The goals of the program are to increase community access to healthy foods and physical activities in our 5 target counties:

  • Calhoun County
  • Clay County
  • Dooly County
  • Stewart County
  • Taliaferro County

UGA Extension, the College of Public Health, the College of Environment + Design, and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences are working with the CDC and strong community coalitions to make our counties a healthier place to live, work, and play. 

For more information: https://site.extension.uga.edu/healthiertogether/ 


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Restoring the Earth
Restoring the Earth Regenerative agriculture, a movement both burgeoning and broad, is underpinned by the public’s growing awareness of how land stewardship and agricultural production contribute to the fate of our planet. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 9/21/2023
Plants, Pollinators and You
Plants, Pollinators and You Because they are not learning in a traditional classroom or even through traditional methods, students in Kris Braman and Bodie Pennisi’s service-learning course are required to step into their communities to put their learning into practice. By Claire Sanders | Published: 9/14/2023
Dalan at Delta
Dalan at Delta Dalan Animal Health headquarters moved to the Delta Innovation Hub, where the company teamed with researchers in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) and the College of Veterinary Medicine to further advance the world’s first vaccine for honeybees. By Brandon Ward | Published: 9/12/2023
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly
Invasive Spotted Lanternfly University of Georgia experts say vigilant prevention strategies, early detection and timely interventions can help keep spotted lanternflies from spreading into Georgia and elsewhere. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 9/11/2023
Gerald Henry
Gerald Henry The University of Georgia’s Athletic Association Endowed Professor of Environmental Turfgrass Science leads a research team in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences committed to creating sports fields that look good and perform well to limit the occurrence of injuries. By Scott Michaux | Published: 9/6/2023
Testing Sanitizers
Testing Sanitizers Used in disinfection of dental, medical and surgical equipment, peracetic acid shows promise. By Jennifer L Reynolds | Published: 8/29/2023
Upcoming Events
Sep 28 Quick Breads Albany, GA - (54.0 miles) Come learn bread-making skills and make a Pumpkin Loaf. Thursday, Sept. 28 6:00pm - 8:00pm, pre-register by Wed., Sept. 27. In the Candy Room at 125 Pine Avenue in Downtown Albany. Materials Fee is $10.00.
Oct 3 Walk-a-Weigh - Monroe County Rec Center Forsyth, GA - (89.0 miles) Walk-a-Weigh is back and better than ever! It's an award-winning wellness program based on the National Diabetes Prevention Program and offered by UGA Extension! Take control of your health this year with a group of like-minded people! The first of seven sessions starts on Tuesday, October 3, and runs every Tuesday evening (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM) through November 14, and we will be walking at Monroe County Rec Center. Each week includes a 30-minute nutrition lesson and a 30-minute walk. Registration costs $10 and space is limited so act now! The program will be led by the UGA Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Agent, Amanda Harner.
Oct 10 Walk-a-Weigh - Monroe County Rec Center Forsyth, GA - (89.0 miles) Walk-a-Weigh is back and better than ever! It's an award-winning wellness program based on the National Diabetes Prevention Program and offered by UGA Extension! Take control of your health this year with a group of like-minded people! The first of seven sessions starts on Tuesday, October 3, and runs every Tuesday evening (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM) through November 14, and we will be walking at Monroe County Rec Center. Each week includes a 30-minute nutrition lesson and a 30-minute walk. Registration costs $10 and space is limited so act now! The program will be led by the UGA Extension Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Agent, Amanda Harner.
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