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The Lowndes County Extension Office offers a variety of services including soil and water testing. We provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens of Lowndes County through telephone consultations, farmer/homeowner site visits, news articles, and collaboration with other agencies. Learn more about Agriculture & Natural Resources programs.

Lowndes County 4-H

Our 4-H program keeps students from 5th -12th grade active with a variety of community service activities and learning opportunities. Check out our 4-H Youth Development page for more information.

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Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.
Closed daily 12pm-1pm.

Phone: 229-333-5185

Extension News

Composting 101 In this episode of Cultivating Curiosity, we dive into the benefits of composting and the science behind the Earth-friendly practice. By Emily Cabrera, Jordan Powers | Published: 5/21/2025

ChickEES Community Science Community science outreach will help broaden knowledge of how free-range chickens impact integrated crop-livestock systems. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 5/19/2025

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

Stinging Biting Insects Elmer Gray, a research entomologist with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, offers tips on how to identify Georgia’s stinging and biting insects and explains what you can do about them. By Elmer Gray | Published: 5/13/2025

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Upcoming Events

Jun 30 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Albany, GA - (74.0 miles) Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice 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.

Jul 1 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Albany, GA - (74.0 miles) Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice 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.

Jul 31 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County Cairo, GA - (52.0 miles) UGA Grady County Extension is offering a 1-Day ServSafe® Manager Certification Course and Exam. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more! All inclusive registration fee includes: - 1 Day of Instruction/Review - Course Book - Study Materials - Certification Exam - Light Snacks during Training

Nov 13 - Nov 14 Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Colquitt Moultrie, GA - (33.0 miles) Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources. https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/

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