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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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Upcoming Events


Using Pesticides Wisely Training

Training in Madison County is set for March 21, 2024 at 10am. It will be held at Jackson EMC (85 Spratlin Mill Rd | Hull). Register by calling 706-384-2843. Other locations can be found by viewing the 2024 UPW Training Locations below.
  1. As mandated by federal labels, one must hold a private or commercial pesticide applicator license to purchase and use the restricted use herbicides Engenia, XtendiMax, and Tavium. Use is limited to ONLY those persons holding a private or commercial applicator certification. It is no longer permissible for non-certified applicators to apply these products under the direct supervision of the certified applicator.
  2. Prior to applying these products in 2024, ALL applicators must be trained according to the federal labels. In Georgia, applicators must complete the 2024 UPW classroom training with locations provided below. On-line trainings WILL NOT be available.
  3. Those needing pesticide credit but not applying Engenia, XtendiMax, or Tavium are welcome to attend.
  4. Bring your pesticide license; 2 hours of pesticide credit for private or commercial will be offered.
  5. The meeting will last about 1.5 hours; NO beverages or meals will be provided.
  6. Attendee’s names will be placed on a list posted to the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s auxin website at https://agr.georgia.gov/dicamba.

Home Vegetable Garden 101 class

Join us on March 26, 2024 for our Home Vegetable Garden 101 lesson!

It's going to be at the Madison County High School Culinary Arts classroom at 6:30pm.

During this hour long program, you'll learn the basics of:

  • getting your garden started
  • soil health
  • maintaining your garden
  • tackling common problems
  • a few more bits of helpful information

Register by 5pm on March 22nd by calling 706-795-2281 or emailing uge1191@uga.edu.


From Our Blog

  • 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 […]
  • 4-H Newsletter for February 2024
    4-H Newsletter for February 2024 Posted by Carrie Hayes on Feb 13, 2024
    The February 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 Senior Conference (Grades 9-12) April 6-7! This weekend event includes a semi-formal dance along with an after-dance party with mechanical bull, games, pizza, […]

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Upcoming Events

  • Mar 28 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)
  • Mar 28 Basics of Warm Season Vegetables We will talk about plant selection, planting, general care, common pests and diseases, and how to harvest warm season vegetables including tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and okra. 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)
  • Mar 30 2024 Small Flock Workshop: Poultry Processing Basics Poultry Processing Basics Learn the Basics of Processing Poultry Preparation Harvesting Five Piece Cut-up Style Storage and Preserving Location: Athens Technical College Tom McCall Agriculture Building 1317 Athens Hwy Elberton, GA 30635 DATE: Saturday, March 30 Cost: $5
    • Elberton, GA - (26.0 Miles)
  • Apr 2 2024 Small Flock Education Series PART 1: Lecture Series Learn about how to get started raising and caring for poultry! Dates: Mar 26, Apr 2, Apr 9 Location: Elbert County Extension 6:30PM | $10 | Max 20 participants Registration: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/2024SFPS
    • Elberton, GA - (26.0 Miles)
  • Apr 4 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)
  • Apr 5 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)
  • Apr 6 Home Garden Tomatoes Session #2: Growing Pains & Troubleshooting Join Lincoln County UGA Extension as we walk through a season of home garden tomato production with a three-part series. In our first session, we'll discuss soil health and fertility, variety selection, and preparation considerations for tomato production. Session #1: Planting Preparation Session #2: Growing Pains and Troubleshooting Session #3: Harvest & Preservation To register for this program (one session or all) please contact Lincoln County UGA Extension at 706-359-3233.
    • Lincolnton, GA - (55.0 Miles)
  • Apr 9 2024 Small Flock Education Series PART 1: Lecture Series Learn about how to get started raising and caring for poultry! Dates: Mar 26, Apr 2, Apr 9 Location: Elbert County Extension 6:30PM | $10 | Max 20 participants Registration: HTTPS://TINYURL.COM/2024SFPS
    • Elberton, GA - (26.0 Miles)
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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!


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