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UGA Extension Treutlen County offers educational programs in the areas horticulture and agriculture and leadership and citizenship for youth.

 


  • Perilous Flow
    Perilous Flow Supported by a nearly $1.6 million grant from the EPA, researchers from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and UGA College of Engineering are developing improved, cost-effective treatment systems with advanced technologies for removing PFAS from water, wastewater and biosolids. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 8/18/2025
  • UGA Turfgrass
    UGA Turfgrass When the University of Georgia Bulldogs step between the hedges at Sanford Stadium, the grass on Dooley Field needs to look perfect. By Emily Cabrera, Scott Michaux | Published: 8/14/2025
  • In His Element
    In His Element As The Cliffs at Keowee Falls’ superintendent and senior agronomist, Jim Evans is responsible for all the outdoor spaces at the community, including its 160-acre, 18-hole course full of rugged boulders and waterfalls. By Anna Bentley | Published: 8/13/2025
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Upcoming Events

  • Jan 26 - Feb 28 Journeyman Farmer Small Fruit and Vegetable Training Registration Open for March Classes UGA Extension in Carroll & Paulding Counties are hosting a Journeyman Farmer Certification program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. Registration closes on February 27. Class dates are listed below. The program requires a two-step training: Step 1 - Small Farm Business Planning-In person, Monday March 9 - 9 am until 5 pm. Step 2 – Step 2- Small Fruit & Vegetable Production In-person training (with required at-home, online preparation) Monday, March 16, 23, and 30- 9 am until 4 pm. Step 3- Hands-on-Production & Intern/Mentorship Opportunities -By application, dependent on availability of mentor/intern farm and successful completion of Steps 1 and 2. Cost for Part 1: $25 Cost for Part 2: $75 *Participants must complete Step One Small Farm Business Planning before participating in Step Two. For more information, contact the Carroll County Extension Office at 770-836-8546.
    • Carrollton, GA - (170.0 Miles)
  • Feb 4 Homesteading Skills: Making A Garden Plan Join Pike County Extension in 2026 for the Lunch and Learn series that will dive into homesteading skills. These monthly sessions are covered by experts and hosted on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm (with the exception of holidays). Simply email Brooklyne.Wassel@uga.edu or Pike.Extension@uga.edu to receive the Zoom Link. You can also catch the recordings on our YouTube Channel!
    • Virtual Event
  • Feb 6 - Feb 9 Southeast District Jr/Sr Project Achievement 4-H Project Achievement
    • 31024, GA - (78.0 Miles)