Cooperative Extension
Keith D. Mickler, County Extension Coordinator
Abbie Salmon, 4-H Agent
Beth Underwood, 4-H Program Assistant
Shawn Bennett, Extension Secretary
Our Mission Statement
The mission of UGA Cooperative Extension is to extend lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Areas of Service
- Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Home Gardens
- Landscape Issues
- Master Gardener Program
- Pesticide Education
- Soil & Watering Testing
- 4-H Youth Development
- Camps
- Environmental Education
- Project Achievement
- Livestock Programs
Learning Heritage
In 1914, Congress established the Cooperative Extension Service to deliver information from land-grant colleges and universities to all Americans, particularly those who lacked access to formal education. The "College on Wheels" carried UGA Faculty and exhibits of interest across the state from 1908 through 1917. Although agriculture and society have changed dramatically during the past 90 years, the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension continues to fulfill its basic mission.