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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.? Visit our Fun with Fresh Foods page for nutritious recipes and easy to follow videos.


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KIds Cooking ClubKids Cooking Club is back for 2025. March 26th, April 23rd, and May 28th. Kids will learn culinary basics in our teaching kitchen. Kids Cooking Club is for children ages 9 to 15 years old.Call our office to register.
MGEV Informational Series Flyer All Dates - MGEV Plant Clinics
Avian Influenza FlyerHelp prevent Avian Influenza. Call 770-766-6850 with questions, concerns or to report a suspected case..
Spotted Lanternfly is an invasive insect that feeds on sap of many different woody species, including important crops like apples, peaches, plums and grapes. SLF feeding can weaken and kill infested plants.

State Wide Calendar of Events


Upcoming Events

  • May 2 - May 4 Project SAFE State Archery and 22 Rifle Match 4-H Target Sports event
    • Eatonton, GA - (47.0 Miles)
  • May 7 海角官方首页 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 海角官方首页 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.
    • Virtual Event
  • May 7 Pickleball a weigh Pickleball a weigh is an adaptation of 海角官方首页’s award winning Walk a Weigh program. This program is opend to players of all skill levels and instructors will be available to help newer players. Family and Consumer Science Agent Jake Conner, will offer a different class each week to provide you with the skills to improve your food intake, become more physically active and adopt the health habits that will allow you to stay happy and healthy for a long time. Registration is required, please feel free to contact us if you have any questions!
    • MONROE, GA - (20.0 Miles)