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The Towns County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.

Some of our most popular services include:


  • Composting 101
    Composting 101 In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we dive into the benefits of composting and the science behind the Earth-friendly practice. By Emily Cabrera, Jordan Powers | Published: 5/21/2025
  • Scott Jackson
    Scott Jackson Jackson's research at the University of Georgia focuses on accelerating crop improvement to benefit farmers, communities and a rapidly expanding global population. By Cole Sosebee | Published: 5/20/2025
  • ChickEES Community Science
    ChickEES Community Science Community science outreach will help broaden knowledge of how free-range chickens impact integrated crop-livestock systems. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 5/19/2025
  • Milken Educator Award
    Milken Educator Award As Georgia’s sole recipient this year, Rachel Kinsaul joins a prestigious national network of more than 3,000 educators and receives an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 5/15/2025
  • Wildlife Judging
    Wildlife Judging The 2025 Georgia 4-H State Wildlife Judging Contest saw the largest turnout in event history, with 170 participants from 24 counties. By Josie Smith | Published: 5/14/2025
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Upcoming Events

  • May 22 The History of Herbs: Culinary and Medicinal Step into the world of herbs with this engaging session as it explores the fascinating journey of herbs through time, from ancient remedies and sacred rituals to modern kitchens and medicine cabinets. Discover how herbs have been used across cultures for flavor, healing, and even magic. We’ll delve into notable herbs, their historical significance, and their enduring roles in both culinary and medicinal practices. Join Lisa Klein as she uncovers the rich tapestry of herbal history and its impact on today's world. This webinar counts towards the Continuing Education requirements for the Master Gardener Extension Volunteers.
    • Virtual Event
  • May 24 - May 26 Project SAFE State Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Match 4-H Target Sports event
    • Savannah, GA - (252.0 Miles)
  • May 27 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
    • Forsyth, GA - (130.0 Miles)