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Mitchell County, GeorgiaWhere Agriculture and Industry meet


The mission of Mitchell County Extension is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

UGA Extension helps Georgians become healthier, more productive, financially independent and environmentally responsible. Extension agents stay in touch with issues relevant to people in their local communities through their county Extension offices. 
 
In the Mitchell County Extension office, we are fortunate to have three agents and offer programming in:
  • Agriculture & Natural Resources
  • 4-H Youth Development
  • Family & Consumer Sciences
Some of our services include:
  • Soil and Water Testing
  • Pesticide Licensing
  • Research-Based Crop Production Updates and Meetings
  • 4-H Programs and Summer Camps
  • Health and Food Safety Programs
 
Browse our website to learn more about programs provided by UGA Extension and what programs are offered in Mitchell County!
 

Upcoming Events

  • May 22 Crafting Kombucha at Home Workshop UGA Extension Grady and Thomas County will be hosting a Crafting Kombucha at Home Workshop on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM at the Grady County Extension Office. The all inclusive registration fee of $25 will cover the 1 hour workshop, demonstration of Kombucha Brewing, Tested Recipe, most of the Kombucha ingredients for producing Kombucha at home, pH Strips, Food Thermometer, and Kombucha Cup.
    • Cairo, GA - (28.0 Miles)
  • Jun 6 Introduction to Home Canning: Blueberry Jam Join FACS Agent Olivia Tumlin for an interactive learning session on the basics of water bath canning! We will be canning blueberry jam! The registration fee includes the verified recipe, instruction, and preserved Blueberry Jam.
    • Thomasville, GA - (30.0 Miles)
  • Jun 17 CPR Certification Class UGA Extension Grady County - FACS, in collaboration with Grady County Emergency Medical Services, will be hosting a CPR Certification Class on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 9 AM - 12 PM. Please contact Grady County FACS Extension Agent, Janette Burkes, at 229-377-1312 for more information.
    • Cairo, GA - (28.0 Miles)
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