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Madison County
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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.


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From Our Blog

  • Livestock Judging Teams Made Us Proud!
    Livestock Judging Teams Made Us Proud! Posted by Carrie Hayes on Apr 12, 2024
    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 2024
    4-H Newsletter for March 2024 Posted by Carrie Hayes on Mar 11, 2024
    The 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 […]
  • Home Vegetable Garden 101 – the basics!
    Home Vegetable Garden 101 – the basics! Posted by Carrie Hayes on Mar 8, 2024
    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
    Using Pesticides Wisely Training Posted by Travis Tankersley on Feb 29, 2024
    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 […]
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Upcoming Events

  • May 9 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)
  • May 9 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)
  • May 9 Tomatoes and Peppers for your Vegetable Garden We will talk about different types of tomatoes and peppers, varieties well suited for our area, trellising techniques, and solutions for common pests and diseases. Please register at least two days prior to the class at https://bit.ly/48ccRpL. This will allow us to have enough materials for all participants and to inform you of any scheduling changes.
    • Toccoa, GA - (27.0 Miles)
  • May 10 2024 Georgia Master Naturalist Program The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is an adult environmental education course developed by UGA Extension and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources for people interested in exploring the habitats, ecosystems and the natural environments of our state. The Program is a combination of lectures and hands-on field studies taught by UGA faculty and field experts. Each year's program is unique and field trips and topics are subject to change. Previous Athens Area Master Naturalist programs included trips to Thompson Mill Arboretum in Braselton, GA and Rock and Shoals Granite Outcrop. Georgia Master Naturalist Program graduates are invited to the annual ANREP conference. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Master Naturalist course! The course will begin in April of 2024 and will be held on Fridays for nine consecutive weeks.
    • Bogart, GA - (22.0 Miles)
  • May 14 Backyard Poultry Workshop Set yourself up for backyard poultry success with this hands-on program featuring unique, practical lessons including egg candling basics, insect rearing for chickens, poultry biosecurity, and more. This class does not provide an egg candling license but will teach you the basics for home use.
    • Griffin, GA - (84.0 Miles)
  • May 16 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)
  • May 17 2024 Georgia Master Naturalist Program The Georgia Master Naturalist Program is an adult environmental education course developed by UGA Extension and the Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources for people interested in exploring the habitats, ecosystems and the natural environments of our state. The Program is a combination of lectures and hands-on field studies taught by UGA faculty and field experts. Each year's program is unique and field trips and topics are subject to change. Previous Athens Area Master Naturalist programs included trips to Thompson Mill Arboretum in Braselton, GA and Rock and Shoals Granite Outcrop. Georgia Master Naturalist Program graduates are invited to the annual ANREP conference. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Master Naturalist course! The course will begin in April of 2024 and will be held on Fridays for nine consecutive weeks.
    • Bogart, GA - (22.0 Miles)
  • May 18 Home Canning Class Attendees will learn about the basics of safe home food preservation. They will also learn and prepare two recipes during the class, one using the boiling water method of canning and the other using a pressure canner. Attendees will take home a jar of each recipe. Open to residents of any county. Registration is required and space is limited. $30 registration fee covers the class and all materials. Register using the link on this page. Questions can be directed to Susie at 706-677-6230 or susie.burton@uga.edu. If you are an individual with a disability who may require assistance or accommodation in order to participate in or receive the benefit of a service, program, or activity of UGA, or if you desire more information, please contact us at susie.burton@uga.edu This class will be hosted at the Banks County Senior Center (700 Thompson St, Homer, GA 30547).
    • Homer, GA - (18.0 Miles)
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Extension News
2024 AGL Graduation
2024 AGL Graduation Twenty-five leaders in two of Georgia’s largest industries — agriculture and forestry — are prepared to lead their industries thanks to the Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry (AGL) program. By Jordan Powers | Published: 5/7/2024
Tifton Demo Lab
Tifton Demo Lab With the global population expected to increase from 8 billion to 9.7 billion by 2050, agricultural researchers and producers are faced with the looming challenges of how to feed a growing world. By Jordan Powers | Published: 5/6/2024
Georgia Farm Gate Value Report
Georgia Farm Gate Value Report Food and fiber production from Georgia’s 159 counties contributes more than $18 billion to the economy statewide. By Jordan Powers | Published: 5/2/2024
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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!


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