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Whitfield County Extension
Whitfield County 4-H Clubs
104 South Thornton Avenue | P.O. Box 1385
Dalton, GA 30720 | 30722
(706) 278-8207
uge1313@uga.edu
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Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

UGA Extension in Whitfield County is here to help!
Our programs and services provide reliable, research-based information from the University of Georgia to the Dalton-Whitfield Community.
Extension's three main areas are Agriculture & Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, and Family & Consumer Science.
Click on a picture/link below or select a tile from the menu for more information.
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Diagnostic Services available:
- Soil Testing
- Water Testing
- Insect Identification
- Forage/Hay Testing
- Plant Tissue Diagnostics
- Weed Identification
- Site Visits
Educational Programs
- Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program (MGEV)
- Cattlemen's Association
- Livestock Exhibiters
For additional information, please contact: Dr. Roger Gates, ANR Agent
706-278-8207 | roger.gates@uga.edu
4-H is a world-wide organization that provides opportunities for youth to suceed. Whitfield County 4-H is here to serve the the Dalton-Whitfield community ina variety of areas through equipping young people to be active leaders. Available programs:
- In-School Programs (4th-12th Grade)
- Project Achievement
- Competition Teams
- Community Service
- Teen Leadership Training Programs
- Local Day Camps & Georgia 4-H Summer Camps
- Local, District, State, Regional, & National Conferences
For additional information, please contact: Meghan Corvin, 4-H Agent
706-278-8207 | Meghan.corvin@uga.edu
Family and Consumer Sciences/EFNEP
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) offer information on how healthy habits can fit your budget. Available programs:
- EFNEP Food Talk Program
- Nutrition
- Food Preparation
- Food Safety
- Food Preservation
For additional information, please contact: Gabriela Soto, EFNEP Program Assistant
706-278-8207 |gabriela.soto@uga.edu
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Firefly Season Georgia is home to more than 50 species of fireflies — or lightning bugs — and you can help protect these insects by understanding their lifecycle and habitat needs.
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4-H Poultry Judging Four Oconee County students brought home top honors at Georgia 4-H’s largest judging event on May 6.
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Taste of Nations To celebrate its abundant cultural diversity and enhance the local sense of community on campus, the Griffin Student Advisory Council decided to organize an international potluck dinner, dubbed Taste of Nations, as a way to unite people around a common connection — food.
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