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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.
Gordon County Extension/4-H
1282 Highway 53 Spur, SW Office Hours:
Suite 200 8:00am until 12:00noon
Calhoun, Georgia 30701 1:00 until 5:00pm
706-629-8685 Monday through Friday
uge1129@uga.edu
Our Staff
ANR Agent - Greg Bowman 4-H Agent - Allie Griner
Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland Program Assistant (4-H) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-H) - Gracy Sexton
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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Mar 19 Homeowner Radon Education Radon is the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Learn how to protect yourself and your family by coming to the UGA Extension Homeowner Radon Education class.
- Monroe, GA - (86.0 Miles)
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Mar 20 2024 Farm Stress Summit From healthcare providers and nonprofits to county officials and faith leaders, the 2024 Farm Stress Summit welcomes all who want to further their efforts in combatting farm stress within our communities. Our goal is to learn from each other, connect communities with existing resources and establish partnerships across organizations. Speakers will focus on farm family health and wellness, including strategies for enhancing collaborations at the local, state, and national levels to cohesively support farm families as well as proven and emerging practices for combatting farmer mental health challenges. This is a FREE event and includes a coffee/breakfast break and lunch. Afternoon workshop sessions participants may choose from one 90-minute option to attend including 1) Question, Persuade, and Refer Suicide Prevention Training; 2)Community Capitals / Strength finding & exploration; and 3) Faith & farm listening session. Attendance of this event offers up to 2.5 CEU contact hours for social workers.
- Jasper, GA - (30.0 Miles)
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Mar 20 Seven Ways to Control High Blood Pressure: Virtual In this presentation, we will explore strategies aimed at reducing the risk of developing heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other health issues associated with high blood pressure.
- Virtual Event