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Union County Extension

UGA Cooperative Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by federal, state and local governments that brings research-based education directly to individuals, families and communities.

UGA Extension is dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to agriculture and the environment, families & 4-H Youth Development.

Office Hours

Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm/Closed for lunch from 12-1pm

Closed on Saturdays & Sundays

Holiday Closures are as follows:

Thanksgiving Closed through Nov. 26th at 3pm until Nov. 28.

Christmas and NewYears Closures start on, Dec. 24 at 12 noon through Jan. 2nd, 2026


Pat Haralson Memorial Civic Center-Union County Extension Office BuildingPat Haralson Memorial Civic Center-Union County Extension Office Building

Upcoming Events

  • Apr 15 - Oct 15 Union/Towns Master Naturalist Training This Master Naturalist program will introduce attendees to the wonderful natural resources that we have in the Georgia Mountains. The class will meet on Wednesdays from 9-4 April 15 through May 6 for the spring session and Wednesdays from 9-4 September 23 through October 14 for the fall session. Completion of spring and fall sessions is required to be a certified Master Naturalist. The total cost of the class is $300. Contact jacob.williams@uga.edu for more details or to register.
    • Blairsville, GA
  • May 29 Healthy Pastures, Healthy Horses: Weed ID and Management Webinar Quality forage is the cornerstone of all equine diets. A healthy pasture can provide that pivotal component, but pasture weeds can cause forage quality loss and even equine health concerns. Join UGA Extension to learn how to identify common pasture weeds, understand toxic weed concerns, and manage weeds to improve pasture conditions.
    • Virtual Event
  • May 30 Athens Honeybee Festival Come join us at the Honeybee Festival! There will be hive explorations, honey tasting, crafts for the kids, vendors, and the Boss Dawg food truck! This event is free to the public. We can't wait for you to see what all the buzz is about!
    • Bogart, GA - (69.0 Miles)

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