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The University of Georgia Extension has continually served Fulton County residents since 1914 when fields still covered much of the County. Our programs have expanded over the last century to include urban gardening, sustainable landscapes, family and consumer sciences, and 4-H youth leadership.

The Fulton County Extension, backed by the resources of Fulton County and the University of Georgia, provides educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens of the County. That assistance is provided to citizens by telephone consultation, site visits, newsletters, news articles, radio, and collaboration with other community agencies. In addition, publications and lab services are delivery methods for education and information to citizens.

** ATTENTION **

*Please call our East Point office at 404-613-4920 for assistance with soil, water, and plant testing.

Make an appointment with Yvette Davis for service at our East Point office.

Thank you.

*The Atlanta History Center location does not process soil, water, or plant samples.

Please call the East Point office or Sandy Springs for assistance.

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*Our Camp Truitt location has a new number: 404-613-7990.

Make an appointment with Emmett Brantley for service at our Camp Truitt (College Pk.) office.

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* Please call the North Fulton (Sandy Springs) office at 404-613-7670 for assistance with soil, water, and plant testing.

Please call the office before scheduling a visit at our Sandy Springs office.


Deadline Has Been Extended

Fulton Fresh Mobile Market Returns Summer 2024

Next summer, the mobile market will run for one (2) Five (5) week cycle during the 2024 summer season, from May 28 - June 27 and July 9 - August 8. The mobile market will make 6 stops a week (TBA) throughout Fulton County and is open to the public. Attendees will participate in a 30-minute nutrition class and then be given a free bag of in-season produce from our mobile market to take home and prepare. The new schedule will be available closer to the start of the market! 

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Fulton Fresh Truck

Fulton Fresh Mobile Market Application - EXTENDED! 

2024 Summer Season
University of Georgia Extension, Fulton County

The Fulton Fresh mobile market was created to educate residents living in communities designated as “food deserts” on the importance of fresh and in-season produce. Every week, attendees will participate in a 30-45 minute UGA Extension nutrition education and food demonstration and will then be given a free bag of in-season produce from our mobile market to take home and prepare.  The produce is not sold; rather, it is given away to individuals who arrive to the nutrition class no later than ten minutes after it begins.

This Summer, the mobile market will run for two five weeks sessions during the 2024 Summer season, from May 28 -  June 27 & July 9 -August 8, 2024. Each chosen organization will be served a total of 5 weeks during the Summer season. Location stops will be selected through this application process and the agency contact will assist in the set up and advertising of the mobile market stop.


Requirements:
1. We give priority to those locations that are located in a USDA food desert: https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-access-research-atlas/go-to-the-atlas.aspx or within a Fulton County Food Severity Index: https://performance.fultoncountyga.gov/stories/s/Access-to-Healthy-Foods-Analysis/b5hq-p75b/ 
2.The point of contact is responsible for marketing the five-week session and must be present at all sessions.

Agencies that have been selected in the past may apply again, but will go through the same rubric and interview process as every other agency that is interested and applies by the deadline.

Please submit the application by April 12, 2024  by 5 pm – NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have any questions, please contact Shirley Dodd at shirley.dodd@fultoncountyga.gov or 404-613-4935.

Click  here to apply!



Programs

For over a century, we have been helping citizens of Fulton County live better, healthier lives. We offer multiple programs and events throughout the year and answer questions from businesses and homeowners every day over the phone and by email. Learn more about our programs:

We have about a dozen employees that deliver programs and services across the County in multiple offices. We have three main offices in East Point, College Park, and North Atlanta, plus a 4-H office at the Atlanta History Center. View our locations and staff list to learn more.


Agricultural Services

As of March 4, 2022, our offices are currently open to the public. Visit the ANR page for current hours and contact information.

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