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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

Apr 25 - Apr 26 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Thomasville, GA - (61.0 miles) Join us Thursday and Friday, April 25 & 26 for a two-day course and exam. This certification lasts for 5 years. Register by Friday, April 12th to receive the course materials.
Apr 26 - Apr 27 Project SAFE State BB Match Eatonton, GA - (158.0 miles) 4-H event
Apr 26 - Apr 27 Georgia 4-H State Dairy Judging Athens, GA - (201.0 miles) 4-H Livestock event
Apr 27 - Apr 28 State 4-H Wildlife Judging Eatonton, GA - (158.0 miles) 4-H event
Extension Volunteer Appreciation
Extension Volunteer Appreciation Volunteers across UGA Extension contributed more than 324,200 hours in 2023, the equivalent of more than 155 full-time employees. By Sheri Dorn, Keri Gandy Hobbs | Published: 4/22/2024
2024 Peach Season
2024 Peach Season With no freezing temperatures in the forecast and hope for strong pricing during the upcoming season, peach growers are looking forward to a much-needed rebound this year. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 4/10/2024
Protecting Farms And Wildlife
Protecting Farms And Wildlife Working together with regulators, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences faculty help farmers navigate changing laws for sustainable land stewardship. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 4/4/2024
$4 for 4-H
$4 for 4-H Georgia 4-H's online giving day was launched in 2019 to provide life-changing youth development experiences. By Josie Smith | Published: 4/3/2024
UGArden Tea in Dining Halls
UGArden Tea in Dining Halls Opening the door to UGAarden’s herb drying room provokes an olfactory explosion — sharp peppermint, earthy tulsi, sweet calendula and floral chamomile mix into an herbal perfume that would undoubtedly have tea drinkers reaching for their kettles. By Jordan Powers | Published: 3/21/2024

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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