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Welcome to Early County!

UGA Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible. Extension agents stay in touch with issues relevant to people in local communities through county Extension offices.

In the Early County Extension office we are fortunate to have three agents and offer programming in:

Some of our services include:

  • Soil and Water Tests
  • Research-based Advice for Production Crops
  • 4-H Projects and Summer Camps
  • Health Programs like Walk Georgia
  • Food Safety Programs like ServSafe

Feel free to browse through our information, and contact us by phone or email with any questions!

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Upcoming Events in the Area

  • Jul 12 Pressure Canning Workshop Ready to preserve your garden bounty the safe and delicious way? Join us Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 9 AM – 12 PM for a hands-on Pressure Canning Workshop! *Learn the basics of home food preservation *Pressure can a seasonal vegetable *Take home the recipe and your canned good *Receive a UGA tote bag for your jar *Leave with confidence in safe canning practices Space is limited — registration is required!
    • Cairo, GA - (58.0 Miles)
  • Jul 12 Food Preservation Workshop: Pressure Canning Learn how to prepare and process vegetables and low-acid foods in a pressure canner! Participants will go home with the recipe and some canned product.
    • Thomasville, GA - (65.0 Miles)
  • Jul 31 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County UGA Grady County Extension is offering a 1-Day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course and Exam. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more! All inclusive registration fee includes: - 1 Day of Instruction/Review - Course Book - Study Materials - Certification Exam - Light Snacks during Training
    • Cairo, GA - (58.0 Miles)
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