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The Wilkinson County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education.

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Upcoming Events

  • Jun 30 - Jul 3 Georgia 4-H State Officer Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/officer-training-local-county-district-and-state/
    • Eatonton, GA
  • Jul 1 Homesteading Skills: Georgia Wild Game 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
  • Jul 7 - Jul 8 ServSafe Food Protection Manager Training and Exam UGA Bartow County Extension is offering a 2-day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course on July 7-8, 2026 Course Details: • Time 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (each day) (1-hour lunch on your own) • Fee: $150 (all-inclusive) Registration includes • 12 Hours of instructions • Course • Study Materials • Certification Exam • Drinks and Snacks during Training Topics Include: • Food Safety at all stages of operation • Facilities and pest management • Cleaning and sanitizing • Additional essential food safety practices If you have any questions, you can contact Angelica Davis, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, at Angelica.Bridges@uga.edu or (770) 387-5142. Register early to secure your spot and take the next step toward ServSafe® Manager Certification
    • Cartersville, GA
  • Jul 7 Food Preservation Workshop: Salsas Ready to learn how to can your own delicious Salsa? Join us on July 7th, 2026 from 4:00 pm-6:00 PM for a hands-on class covering boiling water bath canning. $25 Registration Includes: * 2 hours of hands-on instruction * 1 jar of your very own canned salsa to take home
    • CARROLLTON, GA
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Extension News

Should you be worried about screwworms?
Should you be worried about screwworms? Posted by Leigh Hataway on Jun 23, 2026
Do’s and don’ts of composting: A simple guide for beginners
Do’s and don’ts of composting: A simple guide for beginners Posted by Jacob Harper, Emily Cabrera on May 27, 2026
UGA reaffirmed as APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University
UGA reaffirmed as APLU Innovation and Economic Prosperity University Posted by The Office of Marketing and Communications on May 18, 2026