Chattooga County students interested in agriculture and animal husbandry are being encouraged to apply for the annual Chattooga County Young Farmers Pig Project.
Rural King is expanding in northwest Georgia with the opening of its new store in Rome, giving customers across the region a new destination for farm, home and outdoor essentials.
Local students can get involved in 4-H style summer learning with Poultry Project 2026, with sign-ups scheduled for Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 a.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, 40 Middle School Road.
Organizers say students who participate will purchase eight chicks to raise through the summer, then bring them to the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair on the last weekend in August. During the fair, students will select their best three birds to compete in the poultry show and take part in the auction.
For more details, contact the Chattooga County Extension Office at 706-857-0744 or email chattooga.extension@uga.edu.
Residents interested in growing their own vegetables can take part in an upcoming Vegetable Gardening Class hosted at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center.
The class will be held February 25 at 6 p.m. at the Agricultural Center, located at 40 Middle School Road. Participants will learn about site preparation, soil fertility, planting practices, and more to help prepare for the upcoming growing season.
Those wishing to attend are asked to call 706-857-0744 to reserve a spot. Organizers note that the program is offered through UGA Extension – Chattooga County and is an equal opportunity event. Anyone needing reasonable accommodation or language access services should contact the Chattooga County Extension Office at least three weeks prior to the program date.
For more information or to register, call 706-857-0744 or email chattooga.extension@uga.edu.
Chattooga County residents are invited to come out and support local student livestock projects during The Chattooga County Dairy Heifer Show, set for Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.
Organizers say the event is open to the public and is aimed at showcasing and encouraging the county’s dairy exhibitors. Concessions will be available, and cow patty bingo squares will be sold during the event. Cow patty bingo begins at 12 p.m., and the winner will receive $150.
The Chattooga County Agricultural Center is located at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.
Chattooga County 4-H is inviting youth to take part in its Poultry Judging Team, offering a fun and educational opportunity to learn more about the poultry industry.
Participants will learn about egg candling, meat cuts, carcass evaluation, and egg quality grading, along with other hands-on skills. Organizers say students are sure to have an “egg-cellent time” while gaining valuable agricultural knowledge.
An interest meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Chattooga County Ag Center. Those interested are encouraged to attend to learn more about the program and what participation involves.
The 4-H Poultry Judging Team helps students build confidence, decision-making skills, and a deeper understanding of agriculture.
Georgia Farm Bureau President Tom McCall (left) presents Chattooga County Farm Bureau President Bill Bryan with the Planter Award during the 88th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention on Jekyll Island.
Chattooga County Farm Bureau continues to demonstrate its commitment to agriculture education and community involvement across Northwest Georgia. The organization says it is grateful to be an active part of the local community and values opportunities to interact with residents and students to promote agricultural awareness.
Chattooga County 4-H and the Georgia 4-H Foundation are calling on residents to show their support for local youth leadership development by participating in the annual “$4 for 4-H” campaign on April 4th. The initiative encourages community members to donate $4, $44, $444, or any amount they choose, to directly benefit Chattooga County programming and contribute towards a statewide goal of $114,444. Georgia 4-H, the largest youth leadership organization in the state, operates as a unit of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Extension Service and serves every county in Georgia. Through hands-on learning experiences and mentorship, 4-H empowers young people with essential life skills like confidence, resilience, and curiosity. Participants choose from diverse projects in areas like science, health, agriculture, and citizenship, fostering valuable “learn-by-doing” opportunities. The Chattooga County 4-H program plays a vital role in the community, actively engaging with every school in the county and providing education and valuable life skills to hundreds of students annually. Your contribution to the “$4 for 4-H” campaign will directly support these vital programs and ensure that Chattooga County youth continue to thrive. Show your support on April 4th and help Chattooga County 4-H reach its goals