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The mission of Worth County Extension is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. Housed on the edge of Historic Downtown Sylvester, our office is easily accessible for people of all ages to visit. The front door is facing Hwy 82 and Jeffords Park, with parking along the edge of the building on N Westberry Street. On our website, you will find Agricultural & Natural Resource information, what is going on with our 4-H programming, and Family & Consumer Sciences information. 


Upcoming Events

  • Apr 26 - Apr 28 NE/NW District Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) - Wahsega 4-H Event
    • Dahlonega, GA - (212.0 Miles)
  • Jan 1 - May 1 Southwest Georgia Master Gardener Training 2025 Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Trainees receive 50 hours of classroom and hand-on instruction in horticulture and related subjects from UGA Extension Agents and specialists, local plant experts and veteran Master Gardeners. A minimum registration fee covers instruction, supplies and an extensive training manual. The comprehensive training program explores topics like: Basic plant biology, physiology and nutrition Identification, control, and prevention of insect, disease and weed problems. Selecting, planting, and maintaining annuals, perennials, ornamentals and turf. Vegetable, small-fruit and organic gardening Composting, grass cycling and mulching Water-efficient gardening, Landscape design If you have any questions about the training program please reach out to us at UGA Dougherty County Cooperative Extension Services, 125 Pine Avenue, Suite 100, Albany, GA 31701; Email: vivek.bist@uga.edu; Phone: (229) 436-7216.
    • Albany, GA - (18.0 Miles)
  • Apr 10 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
    • Albany, GA - (18.0 Miles)
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Extension News
Mystery Irises
Mystery Irises Stan Gray, volunteer iris curator at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, and Brian Shamblin, an associate research scientist with the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, are growing several mystery irises at the gardens that could prove to be one of two exceptionally rare iris species: Iris rivularis or a variant of Iris hexagona. By Jo Stafford | Published: 4/9/2025
Women’s Staff Leadership Institute
Women’s Staff Leadership Institute The seventh cohort of the Women’s Staff Leadership Institute celebrated its graduation with a reception March 25. By Krista Richmond | Published: 4/8/2025
2025 Georgia Aquaculture Conference
2025 Georgia Aquaculture Conference Conference will focus on growth and innovation of sustainable aquaculture March 25, 2025 by Emily Kenworthyclam aquaculture Clams are cleaned and rinsed before being sorted by size at Sapelo Sea Farms. The 2025 Georgia Aquaculture Conference will advance sustainable aquaculture practices and foster economic growth across the state. By Emily Kenworthy | Published: 4/7/2025