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Cooperative Extension is an outreach branch of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Family and Consumer Sciences and Georgia 4-H. Our office serves the residents of Echols County with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.
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“Open access publishing is a powerful tool for democratizing scientific knowledge,” said Fanbin Kong, professor in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, whose recent paper was the first at the University of Georgia to be published fee-free through the new Elsevier contract.
Renowned ecologist and science communicator Sonia Altizer has been named head of the University of Georgia Department of Entomology, bringing a collaborative vision and decades of research and public outreach experience to the role.
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.
Edible landscaping combines thoughtful design with practical gardening to create spaces that are both visually appealing and food-producing.
Long-standing partnership between Georgia-based airline giant and flagship university puts the spotlight on Southern hospitality.
Upcoming Events
Jul 12
Food Preservation Workshop: Pressure Canning
Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles)
Learn how to prepare and process vegetables and low-acid foods in a pressure canner! Participants will go home with the recipe and some canned product.
Jul 12
Pressure Canning Workshop
Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles)
Ready to preserve your garden bounty the safe and delicious way? Join us Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 9 AM – 12 PM for a hands-on Pressure Canning Workshop!
*Learn the basics of home food preservation
*Pressure can a seasonal vegetable
*Take home the recipe and your canned good
*Receive a 海角官方首页 tote bag for your jar
*Leave with confidence in safe canning practices
Space is limited — registration is required!
Jul 31
ServSafe? Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County
Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles)
海角官方首页 Grady County Extension is offering a 1-Day ServSafe? Manager Certification Course and Exam. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more!
All inclusive registration fee includes:
- 1 Day of Instruction/Review
- Course Book
- Study Materials
- Certification Exam
- Light Snacks during Training
Aug 9
Food Preservation Workshop: Tomatoes
Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles)
Learn how to preserve your garden-grown tomatoes! Participants will go home with the recipe and some canned product.
Aug 13
The Green Clean Workshop
Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles)
Join Us for a Green Cleaning Workshop!
Want a safer, eco-friendlier way to clean your home? Learn how green cleaning can benefit your family and the environment in this fun, hands-on workshop!
Make your own natural laundry detergent and take home a sample to try.
Space is limited, so register today.
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