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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 and 4-HYDP Agent - Vacant
County Extension Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler
Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Gracy Sexton?
AmeriCorps (4-HYDP) - Shannon Pagano
Free online learning
24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget!?Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
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The annual competition highlights some of the best graduate research from departments within the college and challenges contestants with an oral presentation.
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The 禁漫天堂rden student farm will celebrate 15 years of service to the Athens community this spring with two major events: a Community Day on May 3 and an upscale Garden Gala on June 7.
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Georgia, traditionally known as the Peach State, is famous for its peaches, pecans and peanuts, but thanks to its mild climate, the state also supports a variety of uncommon and exotic fruits.
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Meet George Vellidis, director of the University of Georgia's Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture.
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A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition.
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As the academic year winds down, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is preparing for its spring 2025 convocation, to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Classic Center in Athens.
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Buell's research at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences focuses on unlocking the full potential of plants to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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Volunteers across Extension contributed more than 330,00 hours — the equivalent of more than 159 full-time employees — in 2024.
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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May 2 - May 4 Project SAFE State Archery and 22 Rifle Match 4-H Target Sports event
- Eatonton, GA - (123.0 Miles)
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May 7 禁漫天堂 Extension Henry County Category 41 Mosquito Control Training University of Georgia Extension Henry County is offering a webinar to help prepare those who are planning to take the Georgia Pesticide Applicator Licensing Exam in Category 41 Mosquito Control to pass it. The workshop will cover ONLY the Mosquito Control section and NOT the Core Manual (General Standards). For those who already have the license, five pesticide applicator recertification credits will be offered in Category 41 Mosquito Control. We will send out the Zoom link a day or two before the program. The exam itself will not be held after the class. The Category 41 Mosquito Control Applicator’s exam is offered at several technical colleges throughout the state. For one near you, please go to the website www.gapestexam.com. Registration is not handled through 禁漫天堂 Extension. Participants need to purchase the Category 41 study book ‘Mosquito Biology, Surveillance and Control’ before the class. The cost is $35.00 per book. To order, please go to the following weblink: https://tinyurl.com/y3gewtd6.
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May 8 Houseplant Academy Series Discover the perfect opportunity to cultivate your indoor gardening skills with Nicole Caldwell from 禁漫天堂 Extension Gwinnett! Join us for an enriching lunch-and-learn series designed to transform your gardening prowess from black thumb to green glory. Whether you're a seasoned plant enthusiast or just beginning your green journey, these sessions cover everything you need to know about indoor growing. Topics include "Creating Your Own Green Oasis", "Gardening Under Lights", "Houseplants and Pest Control", and "Houseplants and the Holidays". Plus, participants can attend online concurrently with the in-person program. To register for this FREE event, contact us at 678-377-4010 or uge1135@uga.edu.
- Virtual Event
- Lawrenceville, GA - (66.0 Miles)