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UGA Extension - Banks County The Banks County Extension Office provides researched based education from the University of Georgia.

We are an Equal Opportunity, Veteran, Disability Institution.

Join us for our Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School beginning October 22, 2026!In this 3-part series, you’ll learn about ...
10/14/2026

Join us for our Right Bite Diabetes Cooking School beginning October 22, 2026!

In this 3-part series, you’ll learn about how to manage diabetes with dietary changes. You’ll also get hands-on experience cooking diabetes-friendly recipes! You can come to one, two, or all three of the classes!

All classes begin at 5:30pm and will take place at the Habersham County Extension office in Clarkesville (555 Monroe St, Clarkesville, GA 30523).

To register, please call 706-754-2318 or email [email protected] . You may also register by visiting the link tinyurl.com/RightBiteHab26.

Good luck to our 4-H Livestock Exhibitors! 🍀
10/08/2026

Good luck to our 4-H Livestock Exhibitors! 🍀

‼REMINDER‼️🍀 The Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging Team will NOT practice on Monday, October 12! We will resume practice on...
10/06/2026

‼REMINDER‼️

🍀 The Cotton Boll & Consumer Judging Team will NOT practice on Monday, October 12! We will resume practice on Monday, October 19.

🍀 4th/5th Grade CPA Participants will NOT practice on Tuesday, October 13! We will resume practice on Tuesday, October 20.

🍀 6th Grade CPA Participants will NOT practice on Wednesday, October 14! We will resume practice on Wednesday, October 21.

🍀 CPA Food Lab Participants WILL practice with Ms. Susie on Wednesday, October 14!

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]!

Are you looking for delicious Georgia grown produce for the holiday season? Look no further! Support Banks County 4-H an...
09/15/2026

Are you looking for delicious Georgia grown produce for the holiday season? Look no further! Support Banks County 4-H and enjoy front door produce fresh from the farm!

Pay $35.00 for a 20lb box of fresh, Georgia grown produce! Boxes can include bell peppers, cucumbers, yellow squash, zucchini, green beans, corn, cabbage, and jalapeños!

Orders can be placed now through November 2nd using the following link:
https://tinyurl.com/BanksProduce

The boxes will be delivered to the Banks County Extension Office the week before Thanksgiving! Please call our office at 706-677-6230 if you have any questions!

✨Support Banks County 4-H ✨Support our 4-H'ers AND get a new shirt while you're at it! 🍀We're selling 4-H t-shirts to he...
09/14/2026

✨Support Banks County 4-H ✨

Support our 4-H'ers AND get a new shirt while you're at it! 🍀

We're selling 4-H t-shirts to help raise money for 4-H programming in Banks County and we would love your support! Every shirt purchased helps support our wonderful Banks County 4-H'ers!

👕Shirts: $15 for short sleeve, $20 for long sleeve
📆Order Deadline: September 28th
📝How to Order: Call 706-677-6230, email [email protected], or stop by the Banks County 4-H Office! *all sizes available*

Grab yours before the deadline! 🎉

🍀🎉 Calling all 4th, 5th, & 6th Graders! 🎉🍀Does your child love to talk, sing, dance, cook, create, teach, or show off so...
09/11/2026

🍀🎉 Calling all 4th, 5th, & 6th Graders! 🎉🍀

Does your child love to talk, sing, dance, cook, create, teach, or show off something they are interested in? Then Cloverleaf Project Achievement is for them!

With 50+ projects to choose from, there is truly something for EVERYONE! Students get to choose a topic they enjoy, prepare a short presentation or performance, and compete at the LARGEST 4-H competition of the year!🏆🍀

And did we mention...IT'S FREE!

PLUS, every student who competes gets:
🔥A FREE reward party at the 4-H Office with a bonfire, s'mores, outdoor movie & pizza!
⛺The opportunity to register for 4-H Summer Camp ONE WEEK EARLY in February!
🎤A chance to build confidence, practice public speaking, and have FUN with other 4-H'ers!

Need help getting ready? We've got you covered!
We will offer optional afterschool practices at Banks County Elementary School and the Banks County Extension Office, and we'll provide all supplies and materials needed for the competition!

🗓Registration Deadline: Friday, October 16
📨Email: [email protected]
📱Call: 706-677-6230

Students MUST register through our office before attending practices.

Parents are welcome to come cheer on their 4-H'er at the competition and can purchase a parent lunch ticket through our office! 🎉

🍀Pick a project. Learn something new. Build confidence. Have FUN. 🍀

We can't wait to see our Banks County 4-H'ers shine at Cloverleaf Project Achievement!🌟

The Banks County Cooperative Extension Office is closed today, Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We wil...
09/07/2026

The Banks County Cooperative Extension Office is closed today, Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8th at 8am.

09/04/2026

The Banks County Cooperative Extension Office will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. We will re-open on Tuesday, September 8th at 8am.

08/26/2026

Fall in love all over again this August. Elevate Couples Georgia is now open for registration. 📢🍂🍁

Elevate is a relationship education program designed to help couples strengthen communication, build trust, and learn practical tools for handling conflict in healthier ways.

Plus, couples can earn up to $360 by completing the program and follow-up surveys! 💰

📅 Spots are limited, so sign up now! Visit bit.ly/elevatewelcome or the link in our bio to register!

08/12/2026

FoodTalk.org has been made especially for those who want FREE ideas on how to keep their families healthy by making nutritious food choices on a budget!

Address

413 Evans Street
Homer, GA
30547

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+1 706-677-6230

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