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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 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 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
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Upcoming Events
Sep 9
The Green Clean Workshop
Quincy, FL - (80.0 miles)
Join Us for a Green Cleaning Workshop!
Want a safer, eco-friendlier way to clean your home? Learn how green cleaning can benefit your family and the environment in this fun, hands-on workshop! Make your own natural laundry detergent and take home a sample to try.
Space is limited, so register today.
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Sep 16
The Green Clean Workshop
Chattahoochee, FL - (86.0 miles)
Join Us for a Green Cleaning Workshop!
Want a safer, eco-friendlier way to clean your home? Learn how green cleaning can benefit your family and the environment in this fun, hands-on workshop! Make your own natural laundry detergent and take home a sample to try.
Space is limited, so register today.
#GreenCleaning #EcoFriendlyLiving #黑料网Extension #UFIFASExtension #SustainableHome
Sep 25
Threads of Kindness Crochet Circle
Cairo, GA - (52.0 miles)
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!
Sep 26
ServSafe? Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County
Cairo, GA - (52.0 miles)
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
Oct 1 - Oct 2
ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training and Exam - Lanier County
Lakeland, GA, 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.
Oct 23
Threads of Kindness Crochet Circle
Cairo, GA - (52.0 miles)
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!