DeKalb County Cooperative Extension Service

DeKalb County 4-H Youth DevelopmentProgram

4-H is a youth program with school clubs, community clubs, camps, and events. It is free to join for students in grades K-12 who live or go to school in DeKalb County.

Georgia Green Landscape StewardsProgram

A certification program that teaches ways to care for your yard to protect soil, water, wildlife and pollinators. You score your own practices and can earn certification for your landscape.

Home and Garden Questions and ClassesProgram

Homeowners, businesses and gardeners can ask the office about gardening and landscaping. The office also offers classes, such as how to pick a landscaper or protect blueberries from insects.

Honey Bee Removal Certification TrainingProgram

This is the 8-hour training needed for a Georgia license to remove honey bees from buildings. You watch the recording at the Extension office, by appointment, and the agent signs your certificate.

Pesticide Applicator Training and CreditService

The office helps people who use pesticides get training and credit. People who need Category 41 mosquito credit can watch recorded talks at the office by appointment.

Plant, Insect and Plant Disease HelpService

Bring in an insect, a plant, or a sick plant to find out what it is or what is wrong. Looking at it in the office costs nothing. Sending it to the UGA lab costs more.

Soil TestingService

Bring a soil sample from your lawn or garden to the office. It is sent to the UGA lab to check nutrients and pH.

Water TestingService

The office offers water tests through the UGA lab, including basic water tests, pH, and E. coli kits you pick up at the office.