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Walton County
UGA Extension Office

Our Impact

Making A Difference in Our County

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is working hard for its constituents. The following are examples of Extension’s impact in the county over the past year.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources

In 2025, UGA Cooperative Extension in Walton County made a measurable impact across agriculture, horticulture, family health and youth development. The office processed more than 700 soil, water and forage samples, providing residents with timely, science-based recommendations to support agricultural production and homeowner needs. The Master Gardener Extension Volunteer program engaged approximately 90 volunteers, contributing over 4,000 service hours, making more than 1,200 in-person educational contacts and generating an estimated $ 113,000 in community value.

4-H Youth Development

Walton County 4-H reached hundreds of youth through school programs, clubs, camps and competitive events. Participants developed leadership, public speaking skills and life skills while engaging in service-learning projects that strengthened community connections. All of this success was made possible by volunteers, parents and community partners who helped provide meaningful experiences and opportunities. Walton County 4-H remains committed to empowering youth with the skills, confidence and civic awareness needed for future success.

Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences programming expanded significantly. The Pickleball-A-Weigh program offered 22 classes with over 250 participants, promoting physical activity, healthy weight loss and wellness. The Right Bite Diabetes Education program, supported by $18, 500 in grant funding, provided evidence¬ based nutrition education and hands-on strategies for chronic disease prevention, helping residents make long-term lifestyle changes.