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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 public with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.
Gordon County Extension/4-H
1282 Highway 53 Spur, SW Office Hours:
Suite 200 8:00am until 12:00noon
Calhoun, Georgia 30701 and 1:00 until 5:00pm
706-629-8685 Monday through Friday
gordon.extension@uga.edu
Our Staff
County Extension Coordinator and 4-HYDP Agent - Vacant
County Extension Agent - ANR - McKenzie Wheeler
Administrative Assistant - Joan Sutherland
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Tim Street
Program Assistant (4-HYDP) - Gracy Sexton
AmeriCorps (4-HYDP) - Shannon Pagano
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George Vellidis Meet George Vellidis, director of the University of Georgia's Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture.
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2025 Flavor of Georgia Winners A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition.
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CAES Convocation As the academic year winds down, the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) is preparing for its spring 2025 convocation, to be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at the Classic Center in Athens.
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Robin Buell Buell's research at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences focuses on unlocking the full potential of plants to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
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National Volunteer Week Volunteers across Extension contributed more than 330,00 hours — the equivalent of more than 159 full-time employees — in 2024.
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Soil Guide Whether you're preparing a brand-new garden bed or revitalizing existing soil, understanding its composition and how to improve it will set your plants up for success.
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Community Science Counts How the Great Southeast Pollinator Census inspired a regional movement — and a children’s book.
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Goldwater Scholarship The honor is the highest undergraduate award of its type for the fields of mathematics, engineering and natural sciences.
Upcoming Extension Events Across the State
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Apr 28 Journeyman Farmer Training-Small Ruminant Production Carroll and Paulding County Extension are hosting a Journeyman Farmer program that provides comprehensive training for beginning farmers. The program requires two-step training and the ability to complete both online training modules and in-person class meetings. Step 1: Small Farm Business Planning (March 10, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Step 2: Small Ruminant Production Online & In-Person Training (March 24, April 14, April 28, and May 12). Participants must complete Step One before participating in Step Two. Step 3: Intern-Mentorship Opportunities The cost for the program is $80.00. Registration will close on March 3, 2025.
- Carrollton, GA
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Apr 29 Honeybee Removal Training This is a 2-day training course that will satisfy the HBR 8-hour classroom requirement for licensing set by the Structural Pest Control Commission. Attendance at both sessions is required to receive the certificate. $40 registration includes both days. Please call us at 706-629-8685 or email me at mckenzie.wheeler@uga.edu to sign up!
- Calhoun, GA
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Apr 29 Novel Tall Fescue Renovation Workshop Learn about Novel Tall Fescue and how to renovate your pastures. Topics include on-farm demonstration, temporary fencing, and integrated weed management. Pesticide credits are available for Category 21, 22, and Private. Guest Speakers include Dr. Lisa Baxter, UGA Forage Specialist and Phillip Brown, USDA NRCS Grazing Specialist. Program is free and includes lunch.
- Carrollton, GA - (87.0 Miles)
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Apr 30 Georgia Green Landscape Stewards Looking for a way to make your home landscape more sustainable? Join Forsyth County Extension staff for this spring offering of the Georgia Green Landscape Stewards program. You will learn about simple steps to support native wildlife, improve soil health, and protect water quality in your community. At the end of the series you will have the opportunity to certify your landscape as a Georgia Green Landscape!
- Virtual Event