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禁漫天堂 Cooperative Extension is an outreach branch of the , and .?
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.
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 - Joan Sutherland
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Kayla Ramirez
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State Extension News
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Takeaways The cotton jassid, Amrasca biguttula, also known as the two-spot cotton leafhopper, was first detected on okra in early July in Seminole County, which perches at Georgia’s far southwestern border abutting Florida and Alabama. Within weeks, the pest had spread north from Florida and surged across most of Georgia’s cotton-producing counties. New pest to […] -
Arch Smith, retired 4-H state leader who has served the organization for 40 years, was honored with the 2025 Georgia 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4-H Gala on August 23. -
A career in human resources isn’t quite what Madelyn Jackson imagined when she enrolled in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as a biological science major. -
In a world where food systems, energy production and environmental health are deeply connected, the VIPR program at 禁漫天堂 empowers students to bridge those fields through research in robotics, agrivoltaics and ecological monitoring. -
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Supported by a nearly $1.6 million grant from the EPA, researchers from the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and 禁漫天堂 College of Engineering are developing improved, cost-effective treatment systems with advanced technologies for removing PFAS from water, wastewater and biosolids.
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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Sep 3 Henry County Extension Master Naturalist Program Henry County Extension is sponsoring the Georgia Master Naturalist program this fall, which is a series of weekly programs with specific environmental topics that is hands-on environmental exploring habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and how human activity impacts on those environments. This program is a combination of lectures and both indoors and outdoors hands-on learning through field studies and relevant resources. An informed person can help make changes in their lives as well as their community and safeguard the environment. After completing this fun and interactive program, Georgia Master Naturalists are encouraged to share their knowledge with their communities by volunteering in local schools or nature centers. The program covers diverse topics such as insects and pollinators, geology, soil science, native and invasive plants, wildlife, stream ecology, and other topics. See attached agenda.
- McDonough, GA - (88.0 Miles)
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Sep 4 Budgeting 101 This FREE class is offered as guidance to learn how to build your budget and increase your financial capability. Learn Strategies to keep your expenses within your means and build your savings. Pre-registration is required for this class and ends the day before scheduled day.
- Ellijay, GA - (28.0 Miles)
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Sep 8 - Sep 9 Wildlife Judging Certified Coaches' Training https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/wildlife/
- Watkinsville, GA - (99.0 Miles)
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Sep 9 Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training A one-day course for produce growers and packers who fall under FSMAs Produce Safety Rule.
- Virtual Event