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Programs and Services
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 Agriculture & Natural Resources 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 4-H Youth Development 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
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Mystery Irises
Stan Gray, volunteer iris curator at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, and Brian Shamblin, an associate research scientist with the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, are growing several mystery irises at the gardens that could prove to be one of two exceptionally rare iris species: Iris rivularis or a variant of Iris hexagona.
PSO Awards
Five University of Georgia faculty and staff members are being honored for their commitment to public service and outreach.
A Bug’s Life
Love them or hate them, bugs are a fact of life in the South.
2025 4-H Day at the Capitol
Georgia 4-H Day at the Capitol celebrated leadership in action as more than 800 4-H’ers, staff, volunteers and legislators gathered in Atlanta on Feb. 25.
Upcoming Events
Apr 10
ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training
Albany, GA - (74.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
Apr 11
ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training
Albany, GA - (74.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
Apr 22 - Apr 23
Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Tifton
Tifton, GA - (52.0 miles)
4-H Agricultue & Science event
May 6 - May 7
ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training
Lakeland, GA - (25.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
May 20
The Green Clean Workshop
Havana, GA - (63.0 miles)
Eco-Friendly Cleaning Workshop
Ready to make your home cleaner and greener? Join us for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how eco-friendly cleaning can benefit both your home and the environment!
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Havana Public Library (203 E 5th Ave, Havana, FL 32333)
$10 Registration Includes:
Insight on the benefits of eco-friendly cleaning
A hands-on experience creating your own natural laundry detergent
A sample to take home and try for yourself!
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging - Colquitt
Moultrie, GA - (33.0 miles)
Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging is a competitive judging contest where 4-H’ers learn about cotton as an agriculture commodity in our state as well as to promote cotton through commercials or advertisements. 4-H’ers gain skills in making rational decisions when purchasing goods and services while maximizing resources.
https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/healthy-living/healthy-living-contests/cotton-boll-and-consumer-judging/