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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
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Dec 14 - Dec 15 Land Judging Certified Coaches' Training Land Judging Certified Coaches' Training Eatonton, GA - (129.0 Miles)
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Dec 14 Commercial Dairy Heifer Show Clinics Morgan County Extension will conduct two learning clinics for commercial dairy heifer program exhibitors emphasizing dairy heifer nutrition, health, and showmanship. Any Georgia 4-H or FFA member showing a commercial dairy heifer is welcome to attend with their animal(s). There is a $10.00 fee per exhibitor or animal if showing more than 1 heifer to cover supplies. The first clinic, Saturday, December 14, 2019, will cover basic halter breaking/showmanship, administer vaccines, deworm, weigh and dehorn (if needed) and body condition score heifers. The second clinic on more advanced skills to be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020. At this clinic participants will progress to more advance showmanship, trim feet and body condition score heifers again. Please note that heifers DO NOT have to be WELL halter broken to attend—-this is a learning experience! RSVP no later than Monday, December 9, 2019 for the first clinic and Monday, January 6, 2020 for the second clinic to assure adequate amounts of supplies. Madison, GA - (145.0 Miles)
Extension News
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2020 Ag Forecast link
Jeffrey Dorfman will serve as keynote speaker at the annual seminar series.
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Muscadine Study link
Muscadines handle nematode pressure better than grapes but they are not immune.
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Nights and Lights link
The eighth annual December Nights and Holiday Lights shines bright this winter.