UGA Cooperative Extension

Houston County Extension Office

Mission

Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

Program Areas

Agriculture & Natural Resources
"Horticulture is dedicated to celebrating the passion of avid, influential gardeners, who take delight not just in gardens but in garden-making."

If you have questions about your garden, trees, plants, soil, etc. you are at the right place. Check out our website at Horticulture for Commerical and Home Owners.

For more information contact:

Teddie Berry, Horticulture Program Assistant mg@uga.edu

Sharon Horne, Horticulture Secretary shorne@uga.edu

**Earn Five Hours of Commercial Pesticide Credit in Multiple Catergories

Pesticide Use, Safety, and Handling Training - Session 5
September 2, 2010
Click here to download agenda and registration form.

4-H Youth Development
Welcome to the exciting world of 4-H! We have many new and wonderful experiences waiting just for you! Being a member of 4-H, you are part of the University System of Georgia's Youth Development Program!

For more information on 4-H, check out our website 4-H Youth Development.

Stacey Ellison, 4-H Agent sellison@uga.edu

Kayleigh Sullivan, 4-H Program Assistant kleighs@uga.edu

Lori Sullivan, 4-H Secretary lsulli@uga.edu

Family & Consumer Sciences
Our programs place research-based information at your fingertips for the many facets of your life, including food preservation, parenting, financial management, healthy eating habits, child care trainings and ServSafe® Manager Trainings.

In addition to the information in this website, Family Consumer Sciences we are available to help you and answer your questions.

Peggy Bledsoe, County Coordinator and FACS Agent pbledsoe@uga.edu

Lori Sullivan, FACS Secretary lsulli@uga.edu

Houston County Extension
801 Main Street
Perry, GA 31069
(478) 987-2028
(478) 987-8099 - fax
uge2153a@uga.edu
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