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Heard County Extension Office

Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

The Heard County Extension office offers residents many Agricultural Services including but not limited to soil and water analysis. Through Heard County Extension we also have the 4-H youth development program in which students ages 9-18 (4th-12th grade) can participate in numerous 4-H activities. Our 4-H Agent provides in school club meetings monthly (4th-5th grades) and after school club meetings (6th-8th grades). Grades 9th-12th meet at the 4H office.

Heard County is located in West Central Georgia. The county seat is in Franklin, Ga. The county is rich in history offering many places to visit. Heard County is home to the Heard County Historical Center and Museum, Flat Rock Campground, and many other tourist and historical attractions.

Extension Publications

Using Pressure Canners (C 1344-02) Most modern pressure canners are lightweight, thin-walled kettles; most have screw-on lids fitted with gaskets. Modern pressure canners have removable racks, an automatic vent/cover lock, a vent pipe, and a safety fuse. Use only canners that have the Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) approval mark to ensure their safety. This publication covers steps to successful food preservation using pressure canners.

2025 Southeast Regional Organic Blueberry Pest Management Guide (AP 125-5) This publication provides updated (2025) Southeast-specific information on approved National Organic Program (NOP) disease and pest management options for blueberry production and addresses the issues most commonly encountered under the unique growing conditions of the Southeast U.S. This publication is not intended to provide all details on organic blueberry production, although it does include the production methods that reduce the impact of plant disease and pest issues. Emphasis in an organic system should be on cultural practices that reduce disease and pest pressure rather than pesticide applications. NOP-approved pesticides are usually less efficacious than conventional products. The pesticide label is the law and supersedes any information on pesticide use contained in this guide. Because environmental conditions and grower application methods vary widely, suggested use does not imply that the performance of the pesticide will always conform to the pest control standards indicated by experimental data.

Productivity and Postharvest Quality of Strawberry Cultivars Grown in Southeast Georgia (C 1327) This publication reports on a strawberry variety trial to help commercial producers choose a variety or varieties best suited to the South Georgia climate while maximizing quality and yield. Based upon the field portion of this study, the highest yielding varieties also had the best storage life: ‘Camino Real’, ‘Strawberry Festival’, and ‘Camarosa’. Fruits were assessed on a variety of parameters, described in detail below.

Using Boiling Water Canners (C 1344-01) A water bath (boiling water) canner is a large cooking pot with a lid and a rack inside. Most boiling water canners are made of aluminum, enamel-coated or porcelain-covered steel, or stainless steel. This publication covers steps to successful food preservation using boiling water canners.

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OFFICE HOURS

Monday – Friday 8:00-12:00pm 1:00-5:00pm
(CLOSED 12:00-1:00pm Lunch)
CLOSED – Saturday and Sundays
We are located at 101 Glover Road Franklin, GA 30217
(OLD REC. DEPT. across the road from Dollar General on Franklin Parkway)

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