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What is UGA Extension?

The UGA Extension Office operates through a unique partnership with local county governments, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We translate the science of everyday living for farmers, families and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.

For more than a century, we've provided research-based education through a network of committed specialists, agents and volunteers to help Georgians learn, grow and do more.

Program areas:

Agriculture & Natural Resources: our goal in Rockdale County is to assist and educate local farmers, businesses, homeowners, and gardeners with latest agriculture and horticulture information.  We provide soil and water testing, plant identification, plant disease diagnosis, insect identification and control, site visits, private and commercial pesticide licensing.

Learn more about our Master Gardener Extension Volunteer  Program. 

4-H Youth Development: Rockdale County's future leaders learn life skills through hands-on learning experiences. 4-H is considered one of the world's largest youth clubs offering today's youth from Kindergarten-12th grade a variety of programming to choose from both in-person and online.

Family & Consumer Sciences: provides education in the community on topics including: healthy eating and cooking, as well as ServSafe Managers Training Certifications, and Child Care Provider credit hours. Our Family and Consumer Science Agent also offers counseling and resources in health education, diabetic meal planning, and food safety.  Visit our Fun with Fresh Foods page for nutritious recipes and easy to follow videos.


State Wide Calendar of Events


Upcoming Events

  • Mar 29 Container Gardening Series Ready to begin your gardening journey. Start small! Container gardening maybe for you. Register and learn how to plant and grow a successful container garden.
    • Jonesboro, GA - (23.0 Miles)
  • Mar 29 Apple Grafting Workshop In this workshop attendees will learn the process and techniques to successfully graft apple trees. We will walk you through the process of marrying scion and rootstock. Participants will be provided with 5 semi-dwarf rootstock (G210) which will mature to a perfect sized tree (10-15') for most people to manage. Numerous scion varieties will be available to select from. Many heirloom, disease resistant and even Georgia varieties on hand which will range in ripening windows from June - November. Available varieties will range in use from drying, sauce, cooking, cider, fresh eating or a combination. Grafting knives, parafilm and labels will be available for use. By attending you will join the University of Georgia's efforts to preserve and restore these historic apple cultivars.
    • Canton, GA - (40.0 Miles)
  • Mar 30 4-H Horse Judging Clinic 2024 Gain valuable insight into horse judging and practice judging ranch horse classes. Clinic consists of three hands-on sessions and one classroom session to help both novice and experienced youth with horse judging. Optional reasons critique following the clinic. This opportunity is open to 4-H and FFA youth participants. Ranch Horse Riding Clinic to follow after lunch as additional opportunity.
    • Covington, GA - (15.0 Miles)

Upcoming Events

  • Apr 9 Community Cooking Class: Date Night Grab your partner and join us for a couples class! Come learn how to make delicious, healthy dishes in the Rockdale County Extension Office Teaching Kitchen! Open to ages 18 and up. Menu to be decided. Registration Deadline is 4/1/24
    • Conyers, GA
  • Apr 13 MGEV Info Series: Vegetables, Seeds, & Transplants (location 2) Come see our Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at the Cowan Ace Hardware locations in Conyers, GA to get their advice and expertise on vegetables, seeds, and transplants, for free!
    • Conyers, GA
  • Apr 13 MGEV Info Series: Vegetables, Seeds, & Transplants (location1) Come see our Master Gardener Extension Volunteers at the Cowan Ace Hardware locations in Conyers, GA to get their advice and expertise on vegetables, seeds, and transplants, for free!
    • Conyers, GA
Backyard Gardening Soil HealthSoil is the basis of everything that we grow, no matter what it is. Interested in learning about soil health and what you can do to make sure your soil is healthy? Join us for this program where we will have hands on experiences to learn! We will talk about reading soil test results, and you will get a voucher for one soil sample with your attendance! (The voucher will only be redeemable at the Rockdale County Extension Office). The program will be held on March 28, 2024, from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM at the Rockdale County Extension Office located at 1127 West Ave SW, Conyers, GA 30012. Registration is $10 and will close on March 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Please give us a call at 770-278-7373 or stop by the office to register. We hope to see you there!
Lunch and Learn Mosquito ControlHaving trouble with mosquitos around your home? This is the Lunch and Learn for you! Learn about why these critters may be around your property and ways to control them. This will take place on March 13, 2024, from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM. This is an online program, and it is free of charge. Please contact us at 770-278-7373 or email mckenzie.wheeler@uga.edu to register and the zoom link will be provided to you. We will need an email address to send you the zoom link. We hope to see you there!
Craftng Kombucha at Home WorkshopKombucha is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened black tea drink. Also known as a probiotic drink that is great for intestinal health. The workshop is $25.00. Call to register or stop by our office.
Spring Plant SaleMaster Gardener Spring Plant Sale is Saturday, April 20th from 9am-2pm. Located at 1400 Parker Rd., Conyers. GA.
Walk-a-Weigh Wellness ProgramWalk-a-Weigh is back and better than ever! It's an award-winning wellness program based on the National Diabetes Prevention Program and offered by UGA Extension! Take control of your health this year with a group of like-minded people!
Kids Cooking ClubCalling all young chefs! 🌈🍜Our Kids Cooking Club kicks off on February 21, 2024! 📅 Get ready for an experience filled with fun recipes, learning culinary basics, and, most importantly, having an absolute blast! 👱‍👧👨‍🦱🎉Open to kids aged 9-15, it's the perfect opportunity for your little ones to unleash their inner chef! 🍴Secure their spot for a deliciously good time!
Lunch and Learn Series 2024Lunch and Learn Series 2024
Kids in the Kitchen Virtual Cooking ClubCook along with us to make two tasty recipes each month! You'll master food safety, cooking & nutrition all while having fun. Virtual and free for kids of all ages. Register online or contact the Extension Office.