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Mission

To extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased research based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

What is Extension and what can we do to help you?

A partnership of the University of Georgia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. UGA Cooperative Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia's economy strong and making life better for Georgians.

Objective

The objective of UGA Extension Haralson County is to respond to citizens' needs and interest in agriculture and natural resources, families4-H and youth through education and information. 

UGA Extension Haralson County, backed by the resources of Haralson County, the University of Georgia, and the United States Department of Agriculture, provides educational programs, information, and actual assistance to citizens of the county.  Education and information is also provided to citizens by telephone consultation, site visits, newsletters, news articles, and collaboration with other community agencies.  Publications and lab services are other delivery methods for education and information to citizens.

UGA Extension offers educational programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, color, natural origin, age, sex or disability. An equal oportunity/affirmative action organization committed to a diverse work force.  

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Onion Sorting Robot
Onion Sorting Robot Working with UGA’s Vidalia Onion and Vegetable Research Center and A&M Farms in Lyons, Georgia, a team of researchers led by School of Computing Professor Prashant Doshi is testing a robotic arm in the task of sorting fresh Vidalia onions. By David Mitchell | Published: 4/15/2024
2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
2024 Hall of Fame Inductees The Georgia Agricultural Hall of Fame honors individuals making extraordinary contributions to agriculture and agribusiness industries in the state. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 4/11/2024
2024 Peach Season
2024 Peach Season With no freezing temperatures in the forecast and hope for strong pricing during the upcoming season, peach growers are looking forward to a much-needed rebound this year. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 4/10/2024
Blending science and philanthropy
Blending science and philanthropy UGA wheat breeder and geneticist Mohamed Mergoum and CAES are the latest partners to work with Creature Comforts on its annual Get Comfortable collaboration, for which they produce an annual, limited-run brew to support a community-wide effort to improve educational outcomes for local elementary school students. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 4/9/2024
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