Whitfield County Extension & 4-H

11/02/2026

Fall is in the air! 🍁🍂⛅

Join us for our next Garden-to-Jar workshop, where we will learn to make and preserve Apple Butter! This delicious fall staple make a great gift for the holidays.

Only a few spots remain! Register today!

Wednesday, November 11th from 5:30-7:30
Register online at https://tinyurl.com/AppleButterWC or visit our office at 104 S. Thornton Avenue, Dalton, GA 30720

10/30/2026

The last day to order is Monday!

Indulge in the freshest seasonal flavors with our exclusive 20lb GA Grown Produce Box: a hand-picked assortment of locally grown vegetables straight from Georgia farmers!

Each box includes: Bell Peppers, Cabbage, Corn, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Jalapeños, & Other fresh vegetables based on seasonal availability.

Whether you're buying a box for yourself or donating to a family in need, you won't want to miss this exclusive opportunity! All proceeds benefit the Whitfield County 4-H Summer Camping Program; help a child go to camp!

$35 a box: Delivered the week of November 16th.

Order here: https://frontdoorproduce.com/products/georgia-4-h-produce-box-fundraiser-whifield-county?srsltid=AYCX9vJpjHTjBYzlLuQiYt2wcFTTIBaBN0LpHUoiamtXKep_5B7FpCrb

10/27/2026

📣 Cloverleaf Project Achievement Informational Zoom 📣

Want to learn more about one of Georgia 4-H’s most impactful programs? Join us for a Project Achievement Informational Meeting!

🌟 Discover what Project Achievement is all about
🌟 Learn how youth can get involved and build confidence, leadership, and presentation skills
🌟 Get tips on how parents can support their 4-H’er throughout the process

📅 November 4
🕕 6:00 PM
💻 Zoom Meeting
🔗 Link in the comments

This meeting is open to all Cloverleaf 4-H members (4th-6th grade) and their parents who want to learn more about Project Achievement. We hope to see you there!

10/23/2026

Hope to see you tomorrow!

🌎💚 Make a Difference Day: Conasauga River Watershed Cleanup 💚🌎

Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we clean up Crown Creek near The Mill in Dalton and help protect our local Conasauga River Watershed!

This is a great opportunity for youth, families, and community members to put the 4-H pledge into action through service. Together, we can improve wildlife habitat, protect our waterways, and keep our community beautiful.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families welcome!
👕 Wear old clothes and dress for the weather.
🥾 Waterproof shoes or boots are recommended, as conditions may be wet and muddy.

Come lend a hand, make a difference, and help care for the natural resources that make our community special! 🍃♻️🌎

10/22/2026

Indulge in the freshest flavors of the season with our exclusive 20lb GA Grown Produce Box: a hand-picked assortment of locally grown vegetables straight from Georgia farmers!

Each box includes: Bell Peppers, Cabbage, Corn, Cucumbers, Green Beans, Yellow Squash, Zucchini, Jalapeños, & Other fresh vegetables based on seasonal availability

Whether you're buying a box for yourself or donating to a family in need, you won't want to miss this exclusive opportunity! All proceeds benefit the Whitfield County 4-H Summer Camping Program; help a child go to camp!

$35 a box: Delivered the week of November 16th. Orders close November 2nd.

link in comments

10/21/2026

This Weekend!!

🌎💚 Make a Difference Day: Conasauga River Watershed Cleanup 💚🌎

Join us on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM as we clean up Crown Creek near The Mill in Dalton and help protect our local Conasauga River Watershed!

This is a great opportunity for youth, families, and community members to put the 4-H pledge into action through service. Together, we can improve wildlife habitat, protect our waterways, and keep our community beautiful.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families welcome!
👕 Wear old clothes and dress for the weather.
🥾 Waterproof shoes or boots are recommended, as conditions may be wet and muddy.

Come lend a hand, make a difference, and help care for the natural resources that make our community special! 🍃♻️🌎

10/16/2026

🎉 GIVEAWAY! 🎉

We're giving away a Ball Canning Kit!

This kit includes four pint jars, a jar lifter, a funnel, a headspace tool, and the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving! Valued at over $40, you could win this awesome set for FREE!

To enter: Comment below and tell us:
🫙 What food would you love to learn how to preserve?

Entries close on November 9th at 5:00 PM. One winner will be randomly selected from eligible comments and contacted by November 11th.

Open to residents of Georgia age 18+. No purchase necessary.

This promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook/Meta. By participating, entrants release Facebook/Meta from responsibility related to this promotion.

📍 Prize must be picked up at the Whitfield County Extension Office.

Good luck! 🍅🫙🌱

10/16/2026

Deadline to register is coming up!

1-day ServSafe Manager Certification Training
The food industry’s leading food safety and sanitation program

Date and Time:
November 12th, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location:
Edwards Park Classroom 2
115 Edwards Park Entrance, Dalton, GA 30721

Registration Fee:
$150 all-inclusive fee

What the Registration Fee Includes:
- ServSafe course book
- Study materials
- ServSafe Manager Certification exam
- Drinks and snacks during the training

Course Topics Include:
- Food safety at all stages of food handling
- Facilities and pest management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- And more food safety best practices

Lunch Break:
There will be a one-hour lunch break.

Registration and Payment:
Call 706-278-8207 or visit the link below to register.
Online registration form: https://tinyurl.com/ServSafeDalton

Textbooks and study materials must be picked up in advance of the class.

Questions or More Information:
Contact Ella Bennett
Phone: 706-278-8207
Email: [email protected]

Accessibility Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, please contact the UGA Whitfield County Extension office at 706-278-8207 or [email protected] at least three weeks prior to the program date

10/16/2026

Don't forget to register.

📣 Calling All 6th-8th Graders! Join Us for Junior Conference! 🎉

🗓 November 14-15
📍 Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with: ✅ Fun recreation activities
✅ A special Clovers & Co. performance
✅ Night dance
✅ Meals in the dining hall with friends from across Georgia
✅ Interactive workshops led by high school students

💵 Cost: $50
📝 Registration Deadline: October 20

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills, and experience the magic of Rock Eagle! Contact the Extension Office to register today! 706.278.8207

🍀💚

10/14/2026

🍀 Fall break has us missing our in-school 4-H clubs! It’s awfully quiet without our classrooms full of curious minds, big ideas, and questions. 💚

So, to keep from getting too lonely, we’ve been keeping busy! 📸 Here’s a peek at what we’ve been up to so far this year with our inschool clubs.

Enjoy your break, 4-H’ers—we can’t wait to see you back in the classroom! 🍀