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Welcome to Dougherty County Cooperative Extension
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Dougherty County provides a variety of educational programs and client services to the residents of our county.? We are dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to the following areas
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海角官方首页 Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by federal, state and local governments that brings research-based education directly to individuals, families and communities.
Through a partnership between Dougherty County and 海角官方首页 Extension, current unbiased research-based information is provided to our community. We invite you to contact us at (229) 436-7216 or visit our office at 125 Pine Avenue in Downtown Albany.
We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., we are closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
If you have questions about:
- Nutrition, ServSafe, Healthy Eating, Weight Loss, Canning, Cooking for Large Groups, Stain Removal, Finances, Credit, Your Home Safety, Recipes, Decorating, Sewing, Crafts or Diabetes, contact us at (229) 436-7216.
- Home Lawns, Farming, Flower Gardening, Landscaping, Crops, Ponds, Vegetable Gardening, Master Gardeners, Plant Diseases, Insects or Trees, contact Vivek Bist at (229) 436-7216 or?vb94575@uga.edu
- 4-H Club, Summer Camp, Summer Classes, Project Achievement, or Youth Competitions, contact our 4-H Agent, Jennifer Edwards jye82481@uga.edu
Agricultural and Natural Resources Blog
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I would like to encourage all the cotton growers and industry stakeholder to attend the Georgia Cotton Commission’s Annual Meeting & 海角官方首页 Cotton Production Workshop on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at the 海角官方首页 Tifton Campus Conference Center, Tifton, GA. In this meeting, the participants will hear from industry leaders and learn the latest technical production […]
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“The Master Gardner experience has been exciting and positive from the beginning. Our training was the best, introducing us to smart new people and smart new ideas. We were reminded to base advice on research, and we are still receiving that “in spades”. In retirement I have honed my leadership skills serving in various positions […]
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Soil and forage quality testing is vital for producing high quality pastures and hay. Our forage fields can vary widely in nutrient distribution and soil pH. It is important to understand the variability in our fields to produce the optimum yield of high quality forage. In addition, understanding the farm variability guides us to apply […]
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There are several benefits of growing clover in pecan orchards. If your pecan trees are particularly young, there is plenty of orchard floor space left to be utilized by a cover crop. Clover stands in the row middles can help conserve soil moisture, suppress emergence and growth of weeds, increase available nitrogen and recycling of […]
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We all know how important it is to record objective local weather data such as amount of rainfall and hailstorms for agriculture. Accurate data recording is critical for documenting the impact of weather events not only on our agricultural systems but also on virtually all aspects of our lives. These data points can guide us […]
Upcoming Classes being offered...
Southwest Georgia Master Gardener Training 2025
The 海角官方首页 Extension Georgia Master Gardener Program offers plant enthusiasts 50 hours of expert-led training in horticulture, covering topics like plant biology, pest control, and water-efficient gardening. After completing the program and volunteer service hours, participants become certified Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, sharing their knowledge with the community through educational and beautification projects. Sign up for the 2025 training with 海角官方首页 Dougherty County Cooperative Extension to get involved!
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To sign up for any classes with us call (229) 436-7216 to register
All of our classes require pre-registration.
If there is a materials fee, please make check or money order payable to:
Dougherty County Extension and send to:
Dougherty County Cooperative Extension
125 Pine Ave., Suite 100
Albany, GA 31701-2545
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Extension Publications
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(C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
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(B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
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(C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.
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(C 1016) Homeowners sometimes experience unpleasant odors in their household water. In many cases, the exact cause of the odor is difficult to determine by water testing; however, this publication provides a few general recommendations for treating some common causes of household water odors.
