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UGA Cooperative Extension is an outreach branch of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Family and Consumer Sciences and Georgia 4-H.
We translate the science of everyday life for families, farmers and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.
Our office serves the public with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.
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Gordon Grown 4-H logo on a tree cookie!
State Extension News
Front entrance to Gordon County Agricultural Service Center
Gordon County Extension/4-H
1282 Highway 53 Spur, SW Office Hours:
Suite 200 8:00am until 12:00noon
Calhoun, Georgia 30701 and 1:00 until 5:00pm
706-629-8685 Monday through Friday
gordon.extension@uga.edu
Our Staff
County Extension Coordinator/
County Extension Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler
County Extension Agent - 4-HYDP - Keaton Hayworth
Administrative Assistant - VACANT
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Kayla Ramirez
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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Oct 23 - Oct 25 GA 4-H SAFE Certified Coaches Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/recreation-leisure/project-safe-shooting-sports/
- Eatonton, GA - (123.0 Miles)
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Oct 23 Honey Bee Control and Removal Training Gwinnett County Extension is offering the Georgia Structural Pest Control Commission approved 8-hour training required to obtain a Honey Bee Control and Removal (HBR) license through two half day sessions. Attendance at these sessions is required to satisfy one requirement for the license. For questions, please contact the Gwinnett Extension office directly at 678-377-4010. Fee:$42
- Lawrenceville, GA - (66.0 Miles)
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Oct 24 Beef Cattle Bootcamp Join Haralson County UGA Extension for a hands-on beef cattle field day designed to provide practical, real-world management skills you can take home to your operation. We’ll start the morning with coffee at 9:00 a.m. before heading to a local livestock production facility for boots-on-the-ground instruction led by UGA Extension Agents and beef industry specialists. Following the field portion, we’ll return to the Callaway Livestock Pavilion for a provided lunch and afternoon classroom instruction featuring Jason Duggin, UGA Beef Specialist.
- Buchanan, GA - (47.0 Miles)
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Oct 26 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service 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. Limited spaces are available. You must register by calling our office: 478-994-7014
- Forsyth, GA - (118.0 Miles)
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Oct 27 Equine Nutrition: Pasture Management Maximize your pasture's potential! Learn practical strategies to improve soil heath, increase forage quality, extend the grazing season, and make the most of every acre. Whether you're managing one horse or many, healthy pastures start with good management. Part of a series: 10/27- Pasture Management 10/29- Hay & Forage Alternatives 11/3- Feeds & Feeding 11/5- Supplements
- Virtual Event