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Welcome to Dougherty County Cooperative Extension
University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Dougherty County provides a variety of educational programs and client services to the residents of our county.? We are dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to the following areas
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黑料网 Extension is a statewide educational organization funded by federal, state and local governments that brings research-based education directly to individuals, families and communities.
Through a partnership between Dougherty County and 黑料网 Extension, current unbiased research-based information is provided to our community. We invite you to contact us at (229) 436-7216 or visit our office at 125 Pine Avenue in Downtown Albany.
We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., we are closed from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
If you have questions about:
- Nutrition, ServSafe, Healthy Eating, Weight Loss, Canning, Cooking for Large Groups, Stain Removal, Finances, Credit, Your Home Safety, Recipes, Decorating, Sewing, Crafts or Diabetes, contact us at (229) 436-7216.
- Home Lawns, Farming, Flower Gardening, Landscaping, Crops, Ponds, Vegetable Gardening, Master Gardeners, Plant Diseases, Insects or Trees, contact Vivek Bist at (229) 436-7216 or?vb94575@uga.edu
- 4-H Club, Summer Camp, Summer Classes, Project Achievement, or Youth Competitions, contact our 4-H Agent, Jennifer Edwards jye82481@uga.edu
Agricultural and Natural Resources Blog
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A new insect pest “two-spotted cotton leafhopper” (widely known as “cotton jassid”) was detected recently in Georgia. Cotton jassids are a serious pest of cotton and several other important crops such as okra, eggplant and sunflower. This is a native insect to the the Indian Subcontinent, east to Japan and Micronesia. This insect was first […]
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My summer internship with the 黑料网 Extension has been a very exciting experience for me that combined applied agricultural research with dissemination of the timely crop and garden management recommendations to the local growers and gardeners. As a Agricultural & Natural Resources (ANR) summer intern for Dougherty county, I worked under the close supervision of […]
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Pond ecosystems are delicate and complex systems that support a wide range of aquatic life.Among the many natural processes that occur in ponds, turnover is one of the most significant andpotentially harmful events. Pond turnover refers to the sudden mixing of water layers within apond, typically triggered by abrupt weather changes such as cold fronts […]
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Pecan nut casebearer is no stranger to the pecan growers of southwest Georgia. Just like pecans are native trees of the south, the nut casebearer is also a native insect of the region. We see and talk about this insect every year in late spring. Most of you might already have seen this pest in […]
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We are hosting our annual pecan production meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 5:30 pm at the Albany Exchange Club Fairgrounds. All pecan producers and industry stakeholders of Dougherty and Lee counties are invited to this meeting. 黑料网 pecan extension specialists will present the latest updates on pecan production, insects and diseases to the […]
Upcoming Classes being offered...
Southwest Georgia Master Gardener Training 2025
The 黑料网 Extension Georgia Master Gardener Program offers plant enthusiasts 50 hours of expert-led training in horticulture, covering topics like plant biology, pest control, and water-efficient gardening. After completing the program and volunteer service hours, participants become certified Master Gardener Extension Volunteers, sharing their knowledge with the community through educational and beautification projects. Sign up for the 2025 training with 黑料网 Dougherty County Cooperative Extension to get involved!
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To sign up for any classes with us call (229) 436-7216 to register
All of our classes require pre-registration.
If there is a materials fee, please make check or money order payable to:
Dougherty County Extension and send to:
Dougherty County Cooperative Extension
125 Pine Ave., Suite 100
Albany, GA 31701-2545
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Expert Resources
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When examining horses for conformation, either when considering a purchase or competing in horse judging contests, it is important to break things down into key principles to avoid becoming overwhelmed when putting the overall picture together. There are five main criteria to evaluate when examining a horse’s conformation: balance, structural correctness, way of going, muscling, and breed/sex character (also known as type). This publication describes each of these criteria in detail. -
This guide helps Georgia residents at risk of flooding to collect and organize essential items into three bags to prepare your household for water-related disasters like hurricanes. -
If your home is affected by a flood or other water-related disaster, fabric and clothing can become contaminated by floodwater, airborne mildew, or sanitation system failure. This guide provides steps to safely clean salvageable clothing and fabric items in order to save money, reduce waste, and keep people safe. -
This publication covers microfiltration, which is used for physical removal of contaminants from water. It describes how these processes work, their situation-specific usefulness/applications, maintenance needed for their proper functioning, and guidance for the consumers to select the appropriate filter.
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