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What is 海角官方首页 Extension?

The 海角官方首页 Extension Office operates through a unique partnership with local county governments, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We translate the science of everyday living for farmers, families and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.

For more than a century, we've provided research-based education through a network of committed specialists, agents and volunteers to help Georgians learn, grow and do more.

Program areas:

Agriculture & Natural Resources: our goal in Rockdale County is to assist and educate local farmers, businesses, homeowners, and gardeners with latest agriculture and horticulture information.? We provide soil and water testing, plant identification, plant disease diagnosis, insect identification and control, site visits, private and commercial pesticide licensing.

Learn more about our Master Gardener Extension Volunteer??Program.?

4-H Youth Development: Rockdale County's future leaders learn life skills through hands-on learning experiences. 4-H is considered one of the world's largest youth clubs offering today's youth from Kindergarten-12th grade a variety of programming to choose from both in-person and online.

Family & Consumer Sciences: provides education in the community?on topics including: healthy eating and cooking, as well as ServSafe?Managers Training Certifications, and Child Care Provider credit hours. Our Family and Consumer Science Agent also offers counseling and resources in health education, diabetic meal planning, and food safety.??


Upcoming Events

  • Oct 29 SAFE | Strengthening Awareness for Food Safety Emergencies Join us for a free interactive class designed to help you and your family stay prepared when emergencies strike. SAFE (Strengthening Awareness for Food Safety Emergencies) covers essential strategies for protecting your food and water supply during power outages, natural disasters, and other unexpected events. Participants will learn how to create an emergency food supply, practice safe water purification methods, and understand what foods to keep or toss after an emergency. The first 10 people to register will receive a complimentary Food Safety Preparedness Kit to take home. This class is open to the community and provides practical, research-based information to strengthen your confidence in handling food safety during emergencies.
    • Conyers, GA