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UGA 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

We translate the science of everyday life for families, farmers and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.

Our office serves the public with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.


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Front entrance to Gordon County Agricultural Service Center

Gordon County Extension/4-H

1282 Highway 53 Spur, SW                                           Office Hours:
Suite 200                                                                                      8:00am until 12:00noon
Calhoun, Georgia 30701                                                 and 1:00 until 5:00pm
706-629-8685                                                                     Monday through Friday
gordon.extension@uga.edu


Our Staff

 

County Extension Coordinator/
County Extension Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler

County Extension Agent - 4-HYDP - Keaton Hayworth

Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland

Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street


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State Extension News
  • Supporting Your Sandwich Tomatoes
    Supporting Your Sandwich Tomatoes Now that we’ve announced the winners of the tomato sandwich slicer showdown and your plants are taking off, it’s time to address our first tomato gardening issue: supporting unwieldy tomato plants through staking and pruning. By Jordan Powers | Published: 7/3/2025
  • Edible Landscaping
    Edible Landscaping Edible landscaping combines thoughtful design with practical gardening to create spaces that are both visually appealing and food-producing. By Jessica Warren | Published: 7/2/2025
  • $5M Hospitality Gift
    $5M Hospitality Gift Long-standing partnership between Georgia-based airline giant and flagship university puts the spotlight on Southern hospitality. By Rachael Andrews | Published: 7/1/2025
  • Rural Engagement Workshop
    Rural Engagement Workshop The Rural Engagement Workshop was launched in 2021 by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach with support from the College of Public Health, School of Social Work and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. By Marissa Ankeny | Published: 6/30/2025
  • Frontiers Planet Prize
    Frontiers Planet Prize A landmark global analysis, with UGA scientists among its leaders, proves that diversified agriculture improves lives and the environment alike. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 6/26/2025
  • Food Technologist
    Food Technologist As a food technologist, Vasina spends much of his time in product development and testing, consulting with clients on new and unique ways of using yeast extract in their products. By Anna Bentley | Published: 6/24/2025
  • Weather Sense
    Weather Sense University of Georgia Agricultural Climatologist Pam Knox breaks down the big questions about weather and climate — and how they affect life across Georgia. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 6/20/2025
  • Community-Led Heirloom Collards
    Community-Led Heirloom Collards UGA joins a nationwide movement to preserve heirloom collards and promote seed sovereignty through hands-on student research and community-driven collaboration. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 6/18/2025
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Upcoming Extension Events Across the State

  • Jun 6 - Jul 31 Applications for the 2025 Northwest Georgia Master Naturalist Program are available The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is a hands-on environmental education course that explores habitats and ecosystems in Georgia and human impacts on these environments. This 9 week program consists of weekly field trips with in-depth lectures from regional experts on a wide variety of environmental and ecological topics. Transportation can be arranged for limited number of participants from one of the three host counties. The program dates are every Friday in September and every Thursday in October including a overnight on Oct. 23-24. The program days are from 9:00am to 4:00pm with an hour lunch, not including drive time. Registration is complete once you have completed the online application and paid the fee in full through the Cobb County Extension Office. Space is limited in the class and registration will remain open until August 20 or when we have filled all spaces, whichever occurs first.
    • Dallas, GA - (35.0 Miles)
  • Jul 7 ServSafe Manager Training and Certification Exam UGA Extension Habersham County provides a 1-day ServSafe® training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
    • Clarkesville, GA - (83.0 Miles)
  • Jul 7 Budgeting 101 This FREE class is offered as guidance to learn how to build your budget and increase your financial capability. Learn Strategies to keep your expenses within your means and build your savings. Pre-registration is required for this class and ends the day before scheduled day.
    • Ellijay, GA - (28.0 Miles)
  • Jul 8 Composting - Georgia Green Landscape Learn about the Georgia Green Landscape program and how composting can make a real difference for both your garden and the planet with this webinar! From the basics of what composting is, to simple, step-by-step instructions, you’ll discover how easy it is to turn everyday waste into nutrient-rich soil. Along the way, we’ll explore how composting helps reduce waste and supports a healthier environment—making it a powerful way to contribute to a greener future while helping your plants thrive. Let Lisa Klein with UGA Extension Gwinnett teach you the win/win on composting. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit. For more information, please contact us at uge1135@uga.edu
    • Virtual Event
  • Jul 9 What's in Your Water? Join us in learning about safe drinking water! Martin Wunderly is UGA Extension’s Northeast District Area Water Agent, and he will be speaking on well water testing and provide safe drinking water resources. This program will be held July 9 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Gilmer County Extension Office located at 1123 Progress Road Ellijay, GA. Please call the office at 706-635-4426 to reserve your spot. This event is free of charge and open to the public, but space is limited so be sure to let us know if you can make it! If you have any questions, please out to our ANR Agent Anna Bass at Anna.bass1@uga.edu.
    • Ellijay, GA - (28.0 Miles)