UGA Cooperative Extension
Whitfield County Extension
Our Mission
The mission of the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Whitfield County is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. The UGA Whitfield County Extension staff will seek, verify, and disseminate this knowledge through student education and public outreach programs. Whitfield County Extension will serve the public by providing relevant and accurate programming that seeks to improve the quality of life of the citizens of Whitfield County in the areas of Agricultural and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H.
Our Goals
- Provide timely and accurate information to the citizens of Whitfield and neighboring counties in regards to Agriculture and Natural Resources, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H.
- Determine the educational needs of Whitfield County residents.
- Develop programs that specifically target and impact these needs.
- Receive the professional and educational trainings necessary to address these determined needs.
- To be a trusted source of education, innovation, and information for the county’s agricultural industry and all residents in Whitfield County.
- To provide education and information to help improve the quality of life for the members of the Whitfield County community.
- Assist Whitfield County’s youth via 4-H in-school and after school programs in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society.
Address & Phone
Whitfield County Extension
1407 Applewood Drive
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8207
(706) 272-7054 fax
