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Worth County
UGA Extension Office

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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

  • Jun 8 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Early County Join us for the nationally recognized ServSafe® Manager Certification Course and exam at the Early County Extension Office Conference Room in Blakely, GA. This training will be a two-day course. Saturday, June 6, will be an instruction and review day from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. Monday, June 8, will be exam day from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided.
    • BLAKELY, GA - (65.0 Miles)
  • Jun 10 GA/FL Irrigation Expo 2026 The University of Georgia and the University of Florida Extension Services are partnering with local RC&D councils and Soil & Water Conservation Districts to host a new agricultural expo focused on irrigation. Experience live demonstrations, including blue-dye tests, pivot uniformity, and micro-irrigation for freeze protection! Over 25 irrigation exhibitors will also be on-site, showcasing a wide range of irrigation products and knowledge.
    • Lyons, GA - (102.0 Miles)
  • Jun 10 Homesteading Skills: Irrigation 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
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