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Welcome to Madison County!
Located only 17 miles northeast of Athens-Clarke County and the University of Georgia, Madison County covers 285 square miles in the Piedmont region of Northeast Georgia. Madison County's number one industry is agriculture. According to the 2022 Georgia Farm Gate Value Report, Madison County is #5 in agricultural production, with a total farm gate value of more than $487 Million.
Much of the agriculture in the county is centered around Georgia's large poultry industry, but Madison County also has a diversified agriculture, with many acres devoted to beef cattle, goats, and sheep; hay, soybeans, and small grains; as well as timber production and several small vegetable farms that raise produce for farmers markets.
Office Hours
Our regular office hours are 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm Monday through Friday. These hours are subject to change around holidays.
Upcoming Events
From Our Blog
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Livestock Judging Teams Made Us Proud!
The senior team from Madison County won first place in the Georgia 4-H State Livestock Judging contest on March 16 at the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center in Covington. Team members Matthew Highfill, Mallory Lee, Maggie Moon, and Emily Wall. They will represent Georgia at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest in Louisville, Kentucky this fall. In the […] -
4-H Newsletter for March 2024The March 2024 newsletter is out! You can view it all on our web page at https://extension.uga.edu/county-offices/madison/4-h-youth-development/4HConnections.html or scroll below to download it. Catching up with Madison County 4-H and Youth Development Upcoming Activities/Events & Important Announcements Senior Conference (Grades 9-12) April 6-7! This weekend event includes a semi-formal dance along with an after-dance party […]
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Home Vegetable Garden 101 – the basics!
For our gardening enthusiasts out there!! You know who you are! Join us at 6:30pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 for an hour long program and learn the basics of: Meet at the Madison County High School Culinary Arts Classroom. We’ll have snacks waiting for you! Register by 5pm on Friday, March 22nd. You can […] -
Using Pesticides Wisely Training
Do you need pesticide credits? The 2024 UPW Training schedule is out! Training in Madison County is scheduled for March 21, 2024 at 10am. It will be held at Jackson EMC located at 85 Spratlin Mill Rd in Hull. Call 706-384-2843 to sign up. If you’re interested in obtaining an applicators license, please visit the […]
Upcoming Events
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Apr 17 - Apr 18 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Henry 4-H Event
- McDonough, GA - (73.0 Miles)
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Apr 17 Pond Management Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 11 am-1:30 pm, Cost: $13--includes lunch Join us at the Greene County Extension Office as Extension Agent Steven Patrick shares information regarding the basics of pond management, including fertilization, weed control, basic aquatic fishery balance, as well as overall pond health. 11:00 am: Classroom instruction and lunch at the Greene County Extension Office 12:oo pm: Pond Instruction at Bear Lake, located at 1910 Wrayswood Road, Watkinsville, GA 30677 Attendees will receive 1 hour Pesticide Credit for Categories 10 and 26. Please call 706-453-2083, by noon, April 15th to reserve your spot.
- Greensboro, GA - (42.0 Miles)
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Apr 17 Green Thumb Lecture- Basics of Beekeeping Dan Long, President of the Eastern Piedmont Beekeeper's Association, will give an introduction to all things beekeeping. Topics covered will include equipment, starting a colony, behavior/life cycle, and maintaining your hives.
- Bogart, GA - (22.0 Miles)
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Apr 18 - Apr 19 Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Oglethorpe 4-H Livestock event
- Crawford, GA - (19.0 Miles)
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Apr 18 Union/Towns Master Naturalist Program Series 1 The Master Naturalist Program covers natural resource topics such as native plants, invasive species, birds, tree ID, watershed management, mushrooms, pollinators and more. This Master Naturalist training is broken up into spring and fall series. To be a certified Master Naturalist, attendance in in both series is required. Classes will be on Thursdays. Cost is $150 for each series.
- Blairsville, GA - (62.0 Miles)
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Apr 18 Pickelball a Weigh Love to play Pickelball? Looking for ways to get active? Curious to learn more healthy eating habits? Come to the Walton County Pickelball a weigh class. We will learn health living tips and tricks from FACS Agent Jake Conner and then walk next door to the Walton County Pickelball Courts where we will have time to play as a class. Already experienced? Then jump right in? New to the game? We will have experienced pickelball players ready to walk you through the basics so you can feel confident playing, having fun and being active!
- Monroe, GA - (33.0 Miles)
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Apr 18 Precision Farming Workshop Join the Franklin and Hart County Extension Offices for an educational workshop teaching and demonstrating new farming technologies available to producers. There will be discussions on precision amendments and drone technologies! Please call the Hart County Extension Office at 706-376-3134 to reserve your spot.
- Hartwell, GA - (25.0 Miles)
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Apr 19 - Apr 21 NE/NW Junior Rally (6th - 8th Grades) Junior 4-H members in grades 6 - 8 enjoy attending ropes course challenges, workshops, community service projects, a talent show, dance, and a glow in the dark Easter egg hunt!
- Dahlonega, GA - (52.0 Miles)
What is UGA Extension?
UGA Extension is a partnership (Cooperation) between The University of Georgia,
the U. S. Department of Agriculture, and individual counties. UGA Extension delivers current research conducted at universities and research farms to the citizens of each county based on their individual needs. This delivery system allows UGA Extension to be on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians. Visit the UGA Extension website to find out more!
Madison County Office Contact Info
- Shipping: 97 Sunset Drive Danielsville, GA 30633
- Mailing: PO Box 68 Danielsville, GA 30633-0068
- Email: uge1191@uga.edu
- Phone: 706-795-2281