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The mission of Mitchell County Extension is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
UGA Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible. Extension agents stay in touch with issues relevant to people in their local communities through their county Extension offices.
In the Mitchell County Extension office, we are fortunate to have three agents and offer programming in:
- Agriculture & Natural Resources
- 4-H Youth Development
- Family & Consumer Sciences
Some of our services include:
- Soil and Water Testing
- Pesticide Licensing
- Research-Based Crop Production Updates and Meetings
- 4-H Programs and Summer Camps
- Health and Food Safety Programs
Browse our website to learn more about programs provided by UGA Extension and what programs are offered in Mitchell County!
Upcoming Events
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Jun 24 Summer Pop-Up Pressure Canning Class - Session 3 Looking for a fun, hands-on way to spend your summer afternoon? Join us for a Summer Pop-Up Pressure Canning Class and learn how to safely preserve fresh seasonal vegetables using a pressure canner! All supplies will be provided. Who Should Attend? *Teachers on summer break *Home gardeners *Curious beginners *Anyone wanting to learn a new, useful skill! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, preserve, and have fun this summer!
- Cairo, GA - (28.0 Miles)
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Jun 28 Food Preservation Workshop: Jams and Jellies Learn how to make both long-boil and pectin-added jams and jellies in a water-bath canner! Participants will go home with the recipe and some canned product.
- Thomasville, GA - (30.0 Miles)
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Jun 30 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training 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.
- Albany, GA - (26.0 Miles)
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