UGA Cooperative Extension
Dougherty County Cooperative Extension:
News & Events 
Upcoming Classes being offered...
To sign up for any classes with us
call (229) 436-7216 to register!All of our classes require pre-registration.
Send check or money order to:
Dougherty County 4-H
125 Pine Ave., Suite 100, Albany, GA 31701
HORTICULTURE CLASSES taught by James Morgan
Classes begin at 6:00 pm in the Candy Room
Light refreshments will be available. Door Prizes too!
o Thursday, February 9 Fruit Tree Culture
o Thursday, February 16 Organic Gardening
o Thursday, March 15 Vegetable Gardening 1-2-3
o Thursday, April 5 Totally Tomatoes
The next local Master Gardener Volunteer training program will
begin on March 6 and run through May 9, 2012. You must sign up before 5:00 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012.
Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday morning from
9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., with field trips and yard visits planned for Wednesdays; these dates will be given on the first day of class, at 125 Pine Avenue in Albany. The cost of the program is $130.00; this will cover all class expenses, including the Master Gardener Handbook, Master Gardener Name Badge, Master Gardener Certificate, and a one year membership in the Georgia Master Gardener Association (GMGA).
(Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program)FREE
Come learn how to make healthy, quick, low-cost meals. We'll have cooking demonstrations and taste testing. Attend 6 classes and graduate with a certificate of completion from the University of Georgia. Receive measuring cups, measuring spoons, menu planners, thermometers and recipe books for attending classes.
You can attend upcoming classes on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.Tuesday Meals in Minutes- 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
January 17 - January 24 - January 31
February 7 - February 14 - February 21
Wednesday Meals in Minutes-10:00 am to 11:00 am
January 18 - January 25 - February 1
February 8 - February 15 - February 22The next set of classes begins...
Tuesday Meals in Minutes- 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
February 28 - March 6 - March 13
March 20 - March 27 - April 3Wednesday Meals in Minutes-12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
March 7 - March 14 - March 21
March 28 - April 4 - April 11
FACS CLASSES taught by Suzanne Williams
We ask that you pre-register for every class so we know how much material we need to provide for the class.
Please send in your registration or call 229-436-7216.January:
Healthy, Hearty Soups, Stews and One-Pot Meals-
Thursday, January 26 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
$10 materials fee, $12 at door (must pre-register)
Homemaker’s Club – Candy Bouquets
Tuesday, January 31 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
$12.50 materials fee, $15 at door (must pre-register)February:
My Financial Health-
Friday, February 3 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm FREE (must pre-register)
Green Cleaning- Recipes for a Healthy Home
Tuesday, February 21 6:00pm – 8:00 pm
$10 materials fee, $12 at the door (must pre-register)March:
The “Lost Art of Baking” Series
$10 materials fee/class, $12 at the door (must pre-register) OR $27 for 3 class series
Quick Breads Tuesday, March 13, 6:00pm – 9:00
Yeast Breads and Rolls- Tuesday, March 20, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Cakes- Tuesday, March 27, 6:00 pm-9:00 pm
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Attend the University of Georgia’s DIABETES COOKING SCHOOL @ the Dougherty County Health Department the last 3 Thursdays in March (15, 22, & 29) 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
FREE, but you must pre-register to attend by calling 229-436-7216
In 2012 the classes will be February 7 & 8 and May 23 & 24.
You can get more information and the registration form
on the Family & Consumer Sciences page.
Here are the links to the PowerPoints used during this training...
Turfgrass Diseases
Turf Practices
Compaction & Aeration
News
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If you have a chance, make sure you check out the Rain Garden at the Chehaw Educational Center, that's the work of our SoWeGA Master Gardeners!
- Albany Exchange Club Fair Exhibits
Each year we compete at the Albany Exchange Club Fair in the booth exhibits.
Events
- The Georgia National Fair,
Perry, GA
OCTOBER 4-14, 2012
Website: http://www.georgianationalfair.com/
Our 4-H Club will be participating in the competitions if you'd like to join us!
- The Sunbelt AG EXPO in Moultrie,
Moultrie, GA
OCTOBER 16, 17, 18, 2012
Website: http://sunbeltexpo.com
Join James Morgan and the SoWeGA Master Gardeners for the backyard gardening series at the Expo!
- Annual Albany Exchange Club Fair,
Albany, GA
NOVEMBER 6-11, 2012
Website: http://www.exchangeclubfair.org/index.htm
Contact Email: jerrywclack@aol.com or phone: 229-883-1198 for livestock information,
and for School or Club Exhibits contact Grady Sceals, gradysceals@bellsouth.net phone: 229-395-2958 or Tom Marshall, Email: marstp68@mchsi.com or phone: 229-435-1910.
The State of Georgia is divided into four Extension districts: Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast.
Dougherty County is located near the middle
of the Southwest District.
