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The Lanier County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education. 

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Upcoming Events

May 20 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - One Day Tifton, GA 31793, GA - (135.0 miles) UGA Extension Tift 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).
May 20 The Green Clean Workshop Havana, GA - (83.0 miles) Eco-Friendly Cleaning Workshop Ready to make your home cleaner and greener? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how eco-friendly cleaning can benefit both your home and the environment! Tuesday, May 20, 2025 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Havana Public Library (203 E 5th Ave, Havana, FL 32333) $10 Registration Includes: Insight on the benefits of eco-friendly cleaning A hands-on experience creating your own natural laundry detergent A sample to take home and try for yourself!
May 24 - May 26 Project SAFE State Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays Match Savannah, GA - (135.0 miles) 4-H Target Sports event
May 27 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Forsyth, GA - (145.0 miles) Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
Wildlife Judging
Wildlife Judging The 2025 Georgia 4-H State Wildlife Judging Contest saw the largest turnout in event history, with 170 participants from 24 counties. By Josie Smith | Published: 5/14/2025
Best Sandwich Tomatoes
Best Sandwich Tomatoes Selecting top garden tomato varieties for Georgia's tastiest summer sandwich. By Jordan Powers | Published: 5/8/2025
Growing Mayhaw
Growing Mayhaw Georgia, traditionally known as the Peach State, is famous for its peaches, pecans and peanuts, but thanks to its mild climate, the state also supports a variety of uncommon and exotic fruits. By Makenna Grace Reavis | Published: 4/29/2025
National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week Volunteers across Extension contributed more than 330,00 hours — the equivalent of more than 159 full-time employees — in 2024. By Sheri Dorn | Published: 4/21/2025
Soil Guide
Soil Guide Whether you're preparing a brand-new garden bed or revitalizing existing soil, understanding its composition and how to improve it will set your plants up for success. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 4/17/2025

UGA Website for Hurricane Resources

Here you'll find resources from UGA Extension and the land-grant universities to assist families and communities in dealing with damage from Hurricane Matthew.


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