The University of Georgia (UGA) Walton County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Partnership
UGA Extension operates through a unique partnership with Walton County, the University of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Backed up by specialists and a network of resources, Extension Agents have been on the job in Georgia since 1914.
About 4- H
The Georgia 4-H program is part of the youth development program of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the world.
Mission
The mission of Georgia 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society.