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海角官方首页 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.


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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 Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler

County Extension Agent - 4-HYDP - Keaton Hayworth

Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland

Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street


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State Extension News
  • Weather Sense
    University of Georgia Agricultural Climatologist Pam Knox breaks down the big questions about weather and climate — and how they affect life across Georgia. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 6/20/2025
  • Community-Led Heirloom Collards
    海角官方首页 joins a nationwide movement to preserve heirloom collards and promote seed sovereignty through hands-on student research and community-driven collaboration. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 6/18/2025
  • Safely Use Manure
    Each year, as planting season approaches, one of the most common questions University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents receive is how to safely and effectively use manure in home gardens. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 6/16/2025
  • Hurricane Preparedness Tips
    In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we’re joined by Pam Knox, agricultural climatologist and director of the 海角官方首页 Weather Network, to unpack what hurricane season means for Georgia residents. By Jordan Powers | Published: 6/13/2025
  • Poultry Building Lobby
    Wayne-Sanderson Farms has announced an additional $2 million donation for the University of Georgia Poultry Science Building. By Jordan Powers | Published: 6/12/2025
  • Beating the Buzz
    Top tips for avoiding mosquito bites include eliminating standing water, supporting organized mosquito control programs, and dressing in light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. By Elmer Gray | Published: 6/10/2025
  • Asian Needle Ants
    Small but venomous bug’s sting can lead to anaphylactic shock. By Savannah Peat | Published: 6/9/2025
  • Growing Kiwi
    University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts provide information on growing uncommon Southern delights in your own backyard. By Makenna Grace Reavis | Published: 6/5/2025

Upcoming Extension Events Across the State

  • Jun 6 - Jul 31 Applications for the 2025 Northwest Georgia Master Naturalist Program are available The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is a hands-on environmental education course that explores habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and human impacts on these environments. This 9 week program consists of weekly field trips with in-depth lectures from regional experts on a wide variety of environmental and ecological topics. Transportation can be arranged for limited number of participants from one of the three host counties. The program dates are every Friday in September and every Thursday in October including a overnight on Oct. 23-24. The program days are from 9:00am to 4:00pm with an hour lunch, not including drive time. Registration is complete once you have completed the online application and paid the fee in full through the Cobb County Extension Office. Space is limited in the class and registration will remain open until August 20 or when we have filled all spaces, whichever occurs first.
    • Dallas, GA - (35.0 Miles)
  • Jun 20 - Jun 23 State 4-H Council 4-H event
    • Eatonton, GA - (123.0 Miles)
  • Jun 21 Food Preservation Class - Water Bath Canning and Steam Bath Canning Ready to learn how to can your own crushed tomatoes? Join us for a hands-on class covering boiling water bath and steam canning! Registration Includes: * 3 hours of hands-on instruction * Recipe for canning crushed tomatoes * 1 jar of your very own canned tomatoes to take home * A 海角官方首页 Canvas tote bag
    • Cairo, GA - (259.0 Miles)
  • Jun 23 ServSafe? Manager This is a one-day class. Test will be taken on site at conclusion.
    • Ellijay, GA - (28.0 Miles)
  • Jun 24 ServSafe Manager's Level, One Day Class and Exam - Coweta County ServSafe Manager's Level class for food service personnel. A one day review class and then test at the end of the class. $150 fee includes book, class and exam. Pre-registration required. Please contact the Extension office to complete your registration.
    • NEWNAN, GA - (78.0 Miles)
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