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The Lowndes County Extension Office offers a variety of services including soil and water testing. We provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens of Lowndes County through telephone consultations, farmer/homeowner site visits, news articles, and collaboration with other agencies. Learn more about programs.
Lowndes County 4-H
Our 4-H program keeps students from 5th -12th grade active with a variety of community service activities and learning opportunities. Check out our page for more information.?
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Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 8am-12pm and 1pm-5pm.
Closed daily 12pm-1pm.
Phone: 229-333-5185
Extension News
Edible landscaping combines thoughtful design with practical gardening to create spaces that are both visually appealing and food-producing.
The Rural Engagement Workshop was launched in 2021 by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and the Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach with support from the College of Public Health, School of Social Work and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.
A landmark global analysis, with 海角官方首页 scientists among its leaders, proves that diversified agriculture improves lives and the environment alike.
Each year, as planting season approaches, one of the most common questions University of Georgia Cooperative Extension agents receive is how to safely and effectively use manure in home gardens.
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Upcoming Events
Jul 12
Food Preservation Workshop: Pressure Canning
Thomasville, GA - (43.0 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 - (52.0 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 - (52.0 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 - (43.0 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 - (52.0 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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Sep 9
The Green Clean Workshop
Quincy, FL - (80.0 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.
#GreenCleaning #EcoFriendlyLiving #海角官方首页Extension #UFIFASExtension #SustainableHome