Dawson County Extension Office
The Dawson County Extension is part of the University of Georgia’s Cooperative Extension in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth, and families.
Agriculture
Agriculture has been, is and will continue to be an important sector of the economic base of Dawson County. The following test and information are available:
- soil test
- water test
- plant analysis
- feed/forage analysis
- lawns and gardens
- pastures
- insect ID/control
- weed ID/control
- plant disease control
E-Mail the County Extension Coordinator
4-H/Youth
4-H Assists young people to acquire knowledge, develop life skills, and form attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society through “hands-on” learning experiences. It provide opportunities to youth in community involvements, camps, judging teams, district activities, local activities, day trips, in-school club meetings, and many other activities for youth. 4-H is available to any child who is 9-19 years old.
E-Mail the 4-H Program Assistant
Newsletters
The following newsletters are available through the Extension Office upon request:
- Diabetes Life Line
- Growing Together
- Senior Sense
- Market Watch
- Bee Newsletter
- Poultry Tips
More Information
Dawson County Extension Office Website
Agriculture & Natural Resources
4-H website
4-H Youth Development UGA
Family & Consumer Sciences
