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UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
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Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter
August 5, 2020
Notice: The Whitfield County Extension office is now open to the public and following safety guidelines.
We are here to serve you:
call. 706-278-8207 | visit. 104 S Thornton Ave
email. uge1313@uga.edu.
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
*hablamos español*
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 picuture/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: Lilian Sanchez, 4-H Educator
706-278-8207 | lsanchez@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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MCR Genes
They can travel on food and people and are causing antibiotic resistance.
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"Hearts of Glass"
UGA horticulture offers viewing and discussion of film about Vertical Harvest, a Jackson, Wyoming, agribusiness that facilitates high-quality food production while providing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
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Fire ant supergene
Newly discovered supergene in fire ants leads to variation in long-term behavior.
Whitfield County, Georgia
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