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UGA EXTENSION - UNION COUNTY 4-H.

If you would rather not come into the office to drop off your soil sample. We have a drop box located outside of the building at the side door entrance that faces the Habitat for Humanity building for after hours. Please follow the directions located on the wall.

Normal Business Hours:

Monday - Friday

8am - 5pm

Closed: 12pm-1pm for Lunch

Closed Saturday & Sunday

For more information or questions about a specific program area please contact:

If you would like to make an appointment, call 706-439-6030 or email uge1291@uga.edu

If you have 4-H questions,  please email Timothy Jennings at timothyj@uga.edu

If you have Agriculture & Natural Resources questions, please email Jacob Williams at jacob.williams@uga.edu

For more information or alternate contact please visit our FaceBook page at UGAExtensionUnionGA

Holiday Schedule
 
Closed for 2022 Christmas Holidays beginning 12 noon on December 23, 2022 - December 31, 2022

2023 Holidays

Date

Day

New Year's Day

Jan. 2, 2023

Monday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Jan. 16, 2023

Monday

Memorial Day

May 29, 2023

Monday

Juneteenth National Independence Day

June 19, 2023

Monday

Independence Day

July 4, 2023

Tuesday

Labor Day

Sept. 4, 2023

Monday

Thanksgiving Holidays

Nov. 23–24, 2023

Thursday–Friday

Christmas Holidays

Dec. 25–31, 2023

Monday–Friday

     

2024 Holidays

Date

Day

New Year's Day

Jan. 1, 2024

Monday

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Jan. 15, 2024

Monday

Memorial Day

May 27, 2024

Monday

Juneteenth National Independence Day

June 19, 2024

Wednesday

Independence Day

July 4, 2024

Thursday

Labor Day

Sept. 2, 2024

Monday

Thanksgiving Holidays

Nov. 28–29, 2024

Thursday–Friday

Christmas Holidays

Dec. 25–31, 2024

Wednesday–Friday

 

Union County Extension

UGA Cooperative Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by federal, state and local governments that brings research-based education directly to individuals, families and communities.

UGA Extension is dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to agriculture and the environment, families & 4-H Youth Development.


Upcoming Events

  • Apr 23 Backyard Cattle 101 Have you been considering getting cattle for meat or milk for your family but are not sure where to start? Let's get your backyard cattle journey started on the right foot. Oconee County Extension will be hosting a 2-day workshop on the basics of backyard cattle. Meeting dates will be Tuesday, 4/23 and Thursday, 4/25 at the Oconee County Extension Office from 6-7:30PM. Registration will cover both days so you'll only have to pay the $20 fee once! A light dinner will be provided. Participants will also receive a gift to help them start their backyard cattle journey. If you would like more information about cattle or are interested in registering for the Backyard Cattle 101 program, call 706-542-7078 or stop by the UGA Extension – Oconee County office at 1420 Experiment Station Rd., Watkinsville, GA.
    • Watkinsville, GA - (79.0 Miles)
  • Apr 24 ServSafe® University of Georgia Cooperative Extension/Gilmer County provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service professionals from the National Restaurant Association. Successful completion of the exam results in certification from NRAEF. This is a 1 day course.
    • Ellijay, GA - (33.0 Miles)
  • Apr 25 Union/Towns Master Naturalist Program Series 1 The Master Naturalist Program covers natural resource topics such as native plants, invasive species, birds, tree ID, watershed management, mushrooms, pollinators and more. This Master Naturalist training is broken up into spring and fall series. To be a certified Master Naturalist, attendance in in both series is required. Classes will be on Thursdays. Cost is $150 for each series.
    • Blairsville, GA

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