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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

  • May 19 Food Preservation Workshop Series- Blueberry Jam Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn all about food preservation. We will be making blueberry jam in the first class. We will discuss how to properly make jams and jellies and how to water-bath can. Seating is limited.
    • Carrollton, GA - (161.0 Miles)
  • May 19 Blueberry Jam Workshop Join us for a blueberry jam workshop! Where you will learn how to preserve jams and jellies. This is a hands-on workshop that will give you all the information and skills you will need to preserve!
    • Carrollton, GA - (161.0 Miles)
  • May 20 Strawberry Jam Workshop Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn the basics of home food preservation. Participants will make strawberry jam while learning safe, research-based water-bath canning methods for preparing jams and jellies at home. Seating is limited. Full 2026 class schedule: Strawberry Jam - May 20 Pickles - June 17 Salsa - July 9 Soup Starter - August 12 Apple Pie Filling - September 24
    • Cartersville, GA - (194.0 Miles)
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Extension News

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
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Did you know you can grow: Pawpaw Posted by Makenna Reavis on May 6, 2026