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UGA Extension Banks County links the resources of the University of Georgia and Banks County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to the citizens of Banks County. UGA Extension Banks County helps the citizens of Banks County by addressing the following initiatives:

  • Family and Economic Well-Being
  • Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
  • Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
  • Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
  • Revitalizing Rural America
  • Water Quality
  • Youth Leadership
  • 4-H Youth Development Program
  • Service Learning/Citizenship

If you'd like to learn about building a safer environment for your children or protecting the environment we all share, avoiding chronic diseases like diabetes with healthy food or training food handlers in your cafeteria, the University of Georgia Extension program is the place to start.

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Learning for Life is the goal of the department which, in turn, helps citizens make informed decisions with research based non-biased information. Just call 1-800-ASK-UGA1 (275-8421) from anywhere in Georgia. You'll be automatically connected to the UGA Extension office in that county.

UGA Extension Banks County
413 Evans Street
P.O. Box 157
Homer, GA 30547
Phone: (706) 677-6230
Fax: (706) 677-6233
Email: uge1011@uga.edu


Interested in a tax preparation appointment?

Use the links on the left hand side of the page to navigate to "Volunteer Income Tax Assistance".  You can also call our office at 706-677-230 or use the email submission form below!

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Upcoming Events in Banks County and Beyond

  • Mar 28 Basics of Warm Season Vegetables We will talk about plant selection, planting, general care, common pests and diseases, and how to harvest warm season vegetables including tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and okra. Please register at least two days prior to the class at https://bit.ly/48ccRpL. This will allow us to have enough materials for all participants and to inform you of any scheduling changes.
    • Toccoa, GA - (16.0 Miles)
  • Apr 5 2024 Georgia Master Naturalist Program The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is an adult environmental education course developed by UGA Extension and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources for people interested in exploring the habitats, ecosystems and the natural environments of our state. The Program is a combination of lectures and hands-on field studies taught by UGA faculty and field experts. Each year's program is unique and field trips and topics are subject to change. Previous Athens Area Master Naturalist programs included trips to Thompson Mill Arboretum in Braselton, GA and Rock and Shoals Granite Outcrop. Georgia Master Naturalist Program graduates are invited to the annual ANREP conference. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Master Naturalist course! The course will begin in April of 2024 and will be held on Fridays for nine consecutive weeks.
    • Bogart, GA - (31.0 Miles)
  • Apr 6 Home Garden Tomatoes Session #2: Growing Pains & Troubleshooting Join Lincoln County UGA Extension as we walk through a season of home garden tomato production with a three-part series. In our first session, we'll discuss soil health and fertility, variety selection, and preparation considerations for tomato production. Session #1: Planting Preparation Session #2: Growing Pains and Troubleshooting Session #3: Harvest & Preservation To register for this program (one session or all) please contact Lincoln County UGA Extension at 706-359-3233.
    • Lincolnton, GA - (72.0 Miles)
  • Apr 10 Green and Growing with Ashley Frasca Come and join us for tea with Ashley Frasca, the host of Green and Growing on 95.5 WSB. The event is hosted by the Towns-Union Master Gardeners and the Enotah Garden Club.
    • Blairsville, GA - (44.0 Miles)
  • Apr 11 Organic Weed Control for your Vegetable Garden We will talk about materials needed and techniques to organically control weeds in your vegetable garden. Please register at least two days prior to the class at https://bit.ly/48ccRpL. This will allow us to have enough materials for all participants and to inform you of any scheduling changes.
    • Toccoa, GA - (16.0 Miles)
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