UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

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Cooperative Extension is an outreach branch of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Family and Consumer Sciences and Georgia 4-H. Our office serves the residents of Echols County with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.


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Products to Market
Products to Market For the third consecutive year, the University of Georgia ranked No. 1 among U.S. universities for number of commercial products brought to market by industry partners based on university research, according to an annual survey conducted by AUTM. By Brandon Ward | Published: 7/25/2025
Growing Black Walnut
Growing Black Walnut University of Georgia Cooperative Extension experts provide information on growing uncommon Southern delights in your own backyard. By Makenna Grace Reavis | Published: 7/24/2025
Heat Illness Prevention
Heat Illness Prevention To help agricultural and green industry workers prepare for extreme heat, three University of Georgia Cooperative Extension specialists are raising awareness of how to manage the risks. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 7/22/2025
Private Support
Private Support More than 72,460 University of Georgia supporters contributed a record $300.4 million to the university during the fiscal year that ended June 30. By Elizabeth Elmore | Published: 7/21/2025
40 Under 40 Class of 2025
40 Under 40 Class of 2025 Honorees include alumni in industries from oncological medicine to space exploration. By Rachael Andrews | Published: 7/17/2025

Upcoming Events

Jul 31 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles) 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
Aug 9 Food Preservation Workshop: Tomatoes Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles) Learn how to preserve your garden-grown tomatoes! Participants will go home with the recipe and some canned product.
Aug 13 The Green Clean Workshop Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles) Join Us for a Green Cleaning Workshop! Want a safer, eco-friendlier way to clean your home? Learn how green cleaning can benefit your family and the environment in this fun, hands-on workshop! Make your own natural laundry detergent and take home a sample to try. Space is limited, so register today. #GreenCleaning #EcoFriendlyLiving #UGAExtension #UFIFASExtension #SustainableHome
Oct 25 Soap Making Workshop Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles) Get Crafty with Us! Join us for a fun, hands-on Soap Making Workshop! You’ll learn the basics, get creative with scents and colors, and go home with your very own handmade soap and mold. Perfect for beginners, DIY lovers, and anyone who enjoys a little self-care!
Nov 13 - Nov 14 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Colquitt Moultrie, GA - (51.0 miles) Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/