Gordon County UGA Extension

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Gordon County UGA Extension UGA Extension in Gordon County translates the science of everyday life for families, farmers and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia.

UGA 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. We translate the science of everyday life for families, farmers and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia. Our office serves the residents of Gordon County with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development. Gordon County 4-H is a positive youth development organization that offers educational programs to school-age children. The mission of 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive, and contributing members of society. The University of Georgia 4-H program is the largest youth leadership organization in the state. An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Veteran, Disability Institution

Don't forget! Join us for this canning class!
10/15/2026

Don't forget! Join us for this canning class!

Want a taste of fall? Join us on October 20th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm to water bath can apple butter with Whitfield County FACS Agent Ella Bennett! This will be a hands on class, and everyone will leave with 1 half pint jar of their own apple butter. The class is $25 and spots are limited. Please reach out to us at 706-629-8685 or [email protected] to register. Payment must be made to reserve your spot, refunds will not be offered. Please register by Monday October 19th at 12:00 pm. we look forward to seeing you!

The address for the class is 1282 HWY 53 Spur SW, Calhoun, GA 30701.

Only a couple weeks left! Even if you do not want to purchase for yourself, consider donating one or sharing the post.
10/15/2026

Only a couple weeks left! Even if you do not want to purchase for yourself, consider donating one or sharing the post.

Support Gordon County 4-H with a $35 fall vegetable box. Order online for yourself or donate a box — pickup during the week of November 16, 2026. Questions? Call 706-629-8685.

Want a taste of fall? Join us on October 20th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm to water bath can apple butter with Whitfield C...
10/13/2026

Want a taste of fall? Join us on October 20th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm to water bath can apple butter with Whitfield County FACS Agent Ella Bennett! This will be a hands on class, and everyone will leave with 1 half pint jar of their own apple butter. The class is $25 and spots are limited. Please reach out to us at 706-629-8685 or [email protected] to register. Payment must be made to reserve your spot, refunds will not be offered. Please register by Monday October 19th at 12:00 pm. we look forward to seeing you!

The address for the class is 1282 HWY 53 Spur SW, Calhoun, GA 30701.

Gordon 4-Hers know how to show out!
10/10/2026

Gordon 4-Hers know how to show out!

Two GOATs in the show ring 🍀 Aaron Romero from Gordon County took home first place in the Market Goat Master 4-H Showmanship contest at the Georgia National Fair!

Today we are celebrating for National 4-H Week. We want to shine a light on our 4-H Volunteers who help this program t...
10/08/2026

Today we are celebrating for
National 4-H Week. We want to shine a light on our 4-H Volunteers who help this program thrive. Without these volunteers, this program would not be as successful as it is. Just during the past program year, they contributed 2137 hours to making the best better. These hours include late nights coaching teams, long drives traveling to events, hours behind a computer, and days in the rain, cold, and heat. Thank you for everything that you do and we appreciate you everyday!

10/07/2026

🍀🌽🍏🧅🌶️SUPPORT GORDON COUNTY 4-H BY ORDERING A PRODUCE BOX! Enjoy produce fresh from a Georgia farm!

➡️ $35 PER BOX (20 lbs.)

The online ordering form will be open until November 2, 2026.

📦 PICK IT UP
Your 20-pound box of produce will be delivered to Gordon County Extension during the week of November 16th for pick-up.

More info in the attached flyer!

Next week starts National 4-H Week! Go GREEN and show your 4-H spirit on Monday, October 5th! Wear a green hat, clothing...
10/02/2026

Next week starts National 4-H Week! Go GREEN and show your 4-H spirit on Monday, October 5th! Wear a green hat, clothing, face paint - anything green goes. Let's paint the nation GREEN, on Monday, October 5th! Share your Go Green moment with us and paint Gordon County Green

Indulge in the freshest flavors of the season with our exclusive 20lb GA Grown Produce Box; a hand-picked assortment of ...
09/29/2026

Indulge in the freshest flavors of the season with our exclusive 20lb GA Grown Produce Box; a hand-picked assortment of locally grown vegetables straight from Georgia farmers!
Each box includes:
Bell Peppers
Cabbage
Corn
Cucumbers
Green Beans
Yellow Squash
Zucchini
Jalapeños
& Other fresh vegetables based on seasonal availability
💚 Whether you're purchasing a box for yourself or you're looking to donate to a family in need; you don't want to miss out on this exclusive opportunity!
Website to Order:

Support Gordon County 4-H with a $35 fall vegetable box. Order online for yourself or donate a box — pickup during the week of November 16, 2026. Questions? Call 706-629-8685.

09/24/2026

Perilla mint, Perilla frutescens, also known as the Beefsteak Plant, is often the only thing lush in a dry summer and fall. It is an invasive annual w**d that has toxic principles to livestock. Perilla mint thrives in disturbed areas and is commonly found along fence lines, woodland edges, creek banks, and shaded portions of pastures. It also tends to establish around hay rings, feedlots, barns, and other areas where livestock traffic disturbs the soil providing fertile conditions that favor rapid plant growth and seed production. Most animal losses occur in late summer/early fall which coincides with flowering and seed production. The amount it takes to cause problems is uncertain. Livestock owners should learn to recognize this w**d. First comment has link to UGA Extension Identifying Toxic Weeds in Georgia Pastures and Hayfields. There are many plants in that reference that were abundant this summer. Don't stop after perilla mint maybe see johnsongrass or h**p dogbane or milkw**d or horsenettle. Photo: (L) Perilla Mint leaves, Chris Evans, University of Illinois. (R) Perilla Mint flowers are white to purple, Marisa Williams, University of Arkansas.

Three days left to order with our Gordon Merch Fundraiser!Shirts come in youth sizes but sweaters do not. Email keaton.h...
09/22/2026

Three days left to order with our Gordon Merch Fundraiser!

Shirts come in youth sizes but sweaters do not.

Email [email protected] to place an order and invoices will be sent to pay.

Address

1282 Highway 53 Spur SW
Calhoun, GA
30701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17066298685

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