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The Oglethorpe County Extension Office serves as a Public Service and Outreach branch of the University of Georgia. Our goal is to translate the science of everyday living for families, farmers, and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia. We do this within three main program areas: Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development, and Family and Consumer Sciences.


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Our regular office hours are 8am-12pm, 1pm-5pm Monday thru Friday. These hours are subject to change around holidays.

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Agriculture and Natural Resources
4-H Youth Development
Family and Consumer Sciences

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From Our Blog

  • Where’s the Beef? Understanding beef processing and yield loss.
    Where’s the Beef? Understanding beef processing and yield loss. Posted by Shanna Reynolds on Mar 21, 2024
    Purchasing local beef in bulk quantities can be a great option for many families. Buying an animal to have butchered gives the consumer a choice in how the animal is fed, processed, and packaged. Families can pool resources together to split an animal into halves or quarters in consideration of their budgets and available freezer […]
  • View our March 4-H Activity Newsletter
    View our March 4-H Activity Newsletter Posted by Shanna Reynolds on Mar 13, 2024
  • New Extension Program to Focus on Small Ruminant Production
    New Extension Program to Focus on Small Ruminant Production Posted by Shanna Reynolds on Feb 20, 2024
    By Shanna Reynolds, Oglethorpe County Extension The production of small ruminants (sheep and goats) in our area and throughout the state has been on the rise for several years. As small farms gain popularity, the limited education opportunities for these farmer groups has been evident. Planners of a new adult education program hope to fill […]
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