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UGA Extension in Whitfield County is here to help!

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Whitfield County Extension and 4-H Clubs

104 South Thornton Avenue | P.O. Box 1385

Dalton, GA 30720 | 30722

(706) 278-8207

uge1313@uga.edu

OFFICE HOURS

Monday- Friday

8am – 5pm

Closed for lunch :12pm – 1pm

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Diagnostic Services available:

Soil Testing
Water Testing
Insect Identification
Forage/Hay Testing
Plant Tissue Diagnostics
Weed Identification

4-H Youth Development

4-H is a world-wide organization that provides opportunities for youth to suceed. Whitfield County 4-H is here to serve the the Dalton-Whitfield community ina variety of areas through equipping young people to be active leaders. Available programs:

In-School Programs (4^th-12^th Grade)
Project Achievement
Competition Teams
Community Service
Teen Leadership Training Programs
Local Day Camps & Georgia 4-H Summer Camps
Local, District, State, Regional, & National Conferences

Family and Consumer Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) offer information on health and wellbeing, Nutrition and financial capability. Available programs:

Nutrition
Chronic Disease Prevention
Food Preparation
Food Safety (ServSafe)
Food Preservation
Income Tax Assistance
Budgeting and Saving
Credit and Debt Education

Extension News

Supporting Your Sandwich Tomatoes Now that we’ve announced the winners of the tomato sandwich slicer showdown and your plants are taking off, it’s time to address our first tomato gardening issue: supporting unwieldy tomato plants through staking and pruning. By Jordan Powers | Published: 7/3/2025
Edible Landscaping Edible landscaping combines thoughtful design with practical gardening to create spaces that are both visually appealing and food-producing. By Jessica Warren | Published: 7/2/2025
$5M Hospitality Gift Long-standing partnership between Georgia-based airline giant and flagship university puts the spotlight on Southern hospitality. By Rachael Andrews | Published: 7/1/2025

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