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Newton County Office Contact Info
- Shipping: 1113 Usher Street NE Suite 202 Covington, GA 30014-2439
- Mailing: 1113 Usher Street NE Suite 202 Covington, GA 30014
- Email: newton.extension@uga.edu
- Phone: 770-784-2010
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CAES Convocation Held before UGA’s undergraduate commencement ceremony, CAES Convocation is a personalized ceremony to recognize the academic accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate candidates at the college.
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Nurturing With Nature The field of medicine is ever-changing, and the use of herbal medicines may play a bigger role in health care as the value of natural remedies gain recognition in the Western world.
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Onion Sorting Robot Working with UGA’s Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center and A&M Farms in Lyons, Georgia, a team of researchers led by School of Computing Professor Prashant Doshi is testing a robotic arm in the task of sorting fresh Vidalia onions.
Newton County Cooperative Extension
UGA Extension Newton County offers educational programs in the areas of horticulture and agriculture, food safety and nutrition, and leadership and citizenship for youth.
UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Newton County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed up by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been on the job in Georgia since 1914.
Mission
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Free online learning
24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
Upcoming Events
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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 - (22.0 Miles)
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Apr 18 Native Edible Plants Program Do you know which edible plants are native to our area? Join us for a presentation about native edible plants. This program is free of charge. Participants will learn about native edible and historically medicinal plants that can benefit our health and help our native wildlife. Elise McDonald will share her wealth of knowledge and expertise with participants. Also learn about UGA Extension’s Master Forager Program. In partnership with the Newton County Young Farmers Register by April 15th. Call 770-784-2010 Or email Ashley Best ad abest22@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. An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution
- Covington, GA
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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 - (78.0 Miles)