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Colquitt County Cooperative Extension

UGA Extension in Colquitt County offers educational programs in the areas of horticulture, agriculture, food safety, nutrition, and leadership and citizenship for our youth and community. 

UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Colquitt County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is backed by specialists and a network of resources.  Extension agents have been on the job in Georgia since 1914.


Upcoming Events

  • Jun 20 - Jun 23 State 4-H Council 4-H event
    • Eatonton, GA
  • 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 UGA Canvas tote bag
    • Cairo, GA
  • 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
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  • Community-Led Heirloom Collards
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  • Safely Use Manure
    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
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