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Director:
Rebecca Hardeman, PHR, SHRM-CP

1262 Government Circle
Jonesboro, GA 30236

Office: (770) 473-3945
Fax: (770) 473-5438

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UGA Cooperative Extension

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Cooperative Extension

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Clayton County is part of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and the College of Family and Consumer Sciences. We are an educational division of Clayton County Government provided by the Clayton County Board of Education.

Our purpose is to bring current research and information to the people of Clayton County in the areas of Agriculture/Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences and 4-H/Youth Development. Our goal is to help citizens with:

  • Agriculture/Natural Resources
  • Georgia Master Gardener Extension Volunteer Program
  • Expanded Food & Nutrition Educational Program (EFNEP) 
  • 4- H Youth; Grades 4th through 12 graders. Homeschoolers are welcome.

Agriculture Natural Resources

In-person Workshops and printed material are available on lawns, landscaping, insect control, fruit and vegetable production, pesticide application, water and soil tests. Assistance with landscape and garden issues. You can send attachment of a photo to our main email address.

Expanded Food & Nutrition Educational Program (EFNEP)

What should you eat to stay healthy? Extension educators answer questions by phone, in-person classes, food demonstrations, and community events with publications. Topics for teens, parents of children, and caregivers.

4-H Youth Program

 Our effort involves young people in many of the listed initiatives. There are opportunities for youth in 4th – 12th grade. These include working with kids in individual 4-H projects and state-wide 4-H events such as rallies, competitions interest camps, judging teams, horse club and community service projects are also available.

4-H Horse Club Volunteer Needed

Clayton County Extension 4-H Horse Club is seeking an experienced volunteer and mentoring support for our youth development programs. Volunteers will offer expertise in equine care, and riding skills and have the opportunity to mentor young riders and contribute to educational workshops. assist with the Horse Quiz Bowl. This is an exciting in-person competition with one-to-one answering regular and bonus questions to test their knowledge of horsemanship. Each County participating is required to submit 20 typed questions in a Word document per team. The Quiz Bowl consists of a moderator, two referee judges, a timekeeper, and a scorekeeper conducting the competition in January. Each volunteer will help build a strong foundation in horsemanship for our members. For more information email: Clayton.Extension@uga.edu or check out the Georgia 4-H website on volunteering at:: www.georgia4h.org/volunteer. If interested scan the QR code provided. You will get a confirmation email on your application. Must be at least 18 years old and signed the volunteer agreement. Provide three non-related references’ consent to a background check and complete an online training “Georgia 4-H Working with Youth & Managing Risk”. Club meetings are held once a month with optional fee-based riding sessions twice a month. We appreciate you volunteering with us.

4-H Horse Club Volunteer Needed 2024

Additional Questions?

The UGA Cooperative Extension Service offers educational programs, assistance and materials to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, or disability status.

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