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Evans County Cooperative Extension
UGA Extension Evans County works through a unique partnership through state and local county government, the University of Georgia and the US Department of Agriculture. Extension strives to enrich the lives of it's constituents through education programing in a many different program areas including:
Our Mission
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Community Links
- Welcome to Evans County Board of Commissioners
- Evans County School System
- Pinewood Christian Academy
University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution. If you need a reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Evans County Extension office at 912-739-1292 and megan.powell25@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date.
Anyone who has questions or concerns about the protection of minors involved in UGA programs/activities can contact the County 4-H Professional, Megan Veal at 912-739-1292 or megan.powell25@uga.edu. Additional contacts include the District 4-H Program Development Coordinator, Lee Anna Deal at leeannam@uga.edu and/or UGA’s Director of Compliance for Programs and Activities Serving Minors at programsforminors@uga.edu or 706-542-7255. In an emergency situation, contact 911 or UGA Police at 706-542-2200 (as applicable).
Upcoming Events
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Jun 3 - Jun 5 Meat and Poultry HACCP This 2.5-day program combines a unique level of lectures and work group discussions from a broad based faculty of meat and poultry scientists, HACCP experts, and authorities from academia. Interspersed between the lectures are hands-on break-out groups and exercises geared to the meat industry in efforts for the attendee gain a more in-depth knowledge of developing and monitoring a HACCP food safety plan, sanitation, etc.
- Athens, GA - (152.0 Miles)
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Jun 5 Small Space and Straw Bale Gardening Gardening in a small space is an art, but don’t let that stop you from maximizing your gardening potential! Tune in to learn about various small-space gardening techniques like container gardening, vertical gardening, and hydroponics, while shining a spotlight on straw bale gardening—an eco-friendly method perfect for compact areas. Filled with practical tips, visuals, and ideas, this presentation is designed to inspire gardeners to thrive no matter the space constraints. Join Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett as she walks you through how to turn vacant spaces into vibrant, productive gardens that nurture both plants and people. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit. For more information, please contact us at uge1135@uga.edu.
- Virtual Event
