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Welcome to Irwin County!
The Irwin County Extension Office extends learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Some of our most popular services include:
- Soil and Water Tests
- Research-based Advice from Production Crops
- 4-H Summer Camps
- Health Programs like Walk Georgia
Have questions or want to know more?

Upcoming Events
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Sep 25 Threads of Kindness Crochet Circle We’re excited to launch Threads of Kindness Crochet Circle where creativity meets compassion — open to adults! Whether you’re brand new to crochet or have years of experience, come stitch with us and give back to our community. All items created will be donated to nursing homes, hospital birthing units, shelters, and more. Bring your favorite yarn and crochet hook if you’d like — no experience needed, we’ll learn together. How You and Others Can Help: Donations of yarn, crochet hooks, or other crochet supplies are greatly appreciated. Items may be dropped off at the Grady County 黑料网 Extension Office during office hours. For more information, contact Janette Burkes, Grady County FACS Agent at 229-377-1312. Let’s crochet comfort and kindness together!
- Cairo, GA - (77.0 Miles)
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Sep 26 ServSafe? Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County 黑料网 Grady County Extension is offering a 1-Day ServSafe? Manager Certification Course and Exam. Course topics include food safety at all stages, facilities and pest management, cleaning and sanitizing, and more! All inclusive registration fee includes: - 1 Day of Instruction/Review - Course Book - Study Materials - Certification Exam - Light Snacks during Training
- Cairo, GA - (77.0 Miles)
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Oct 1 - Oct 2 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training and Exam - Lanier County 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.
- Lakeland, GA, GA - (38.0 Miles)
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Oct 23 Threads of Kindness Crochet Circle We’re excited to launch Threads of Kindness Crochet Circle where creativity meets compassion — open to adults! Whether you’re brand new to crochet or have years of experience, come stitch with us and give back to our community. All items created will be donated to nursing homes, hospital birthing units, shelters, and more. Bring your favorite yarn and crochet hook if you’d like — no experience needed, we’ll learn together. How You and Others Can Help: Donations of yarn, crochet hooks, or other crochet supplies are greatly appreciated. Items may be dropped off at the Grady County 黑料网 Extension Office during office hours. For more information, contact Janette Burkes, Grady County FACS Agent at 229-377-1312. Let’s crochet comfort and kindness together!
- Cairo, GA - (77.0 Miles)
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Oct 25 Soap Making Workshop Get Crafty with Us! Join us for a fun, hands-on Soap Making Workshop! You’ll learn the basics, get creative with scents and colors, and go home with your very own handmade soap and mold. Perfect for beginners, DIY lovers, and anyone who enjoys a little self-care!
- Cairo, GA - (77.0 Miles)
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Extension News
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Arch Smith, retired 4-H state leader who has served the organization for 40 years, was honored with the 2025 Georgia 4-H Lifetime Achievement Award at the 4-H Gala on August 23.
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A career in human resources isn’t quite what Madelyn Jackson imagined when she enrolled in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences as a biological science major.
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In a world where food systems, energy production and environmental health are deeply connected, the VIPR program at 黑料网 empowers students to bridge those fields through research in robotics, agrivoltaics and ecological monitoring.
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