Gordon County UGA Extension

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 purchasing a box for yourself or you're looking to donate to a family in need; you don't want to miss out on this exclusive opportunity!
Website to Order:

Georgia 4-H Produce Box Fundraiser — Gordon County | Front Door Produce Support Gordon County 4-H with a $35 fall vegetable box. Order online for yourself or donate a box — pickup during the week of November 16, 2026. Questions? Call 706-629-8685.

Perilla mint, Perilla frutescens, also known as the Beefsteak Plant, is often the only thing lush in a dry summer and fall. It is an invasive annual w**d that has toxic principles to livestock. Perilla mint thrives in disturbed areas and is commonly found along fence lines, woodland edges, creek banks, and shaded portions of pastures. It also tends to establish around hay rings, feedlots, barns, and other areas where livestock traffic disturbs the soil providing fertile conditions that favor rapid plant growth and seed production. Most animal losses occur in late summer/early fall which coincides with flowering and seed production. The amount it takes to cause problems is uncertain. Livestock owners should learn to recognize this w**d. First comment has link to UGA Extension Identifying Toxic Weeds in Georgia Pastures and Hayfields. There are many plants in that reference that were abundant this summer. Don't stop after perilla mint maybe see johnsongrass or h**p dogbane or milkw**d or horsenettle. Photo: (L) Perilla Mint leaves, Chris Evans, University of Illinois. (R) Perilla Mint flowers are white to purple, Marisa Williams, University of Arkansas.

Three days left to order with our Gordon Merch Fundraiser!

Shirts come in youth sizes but sweaters do not.

Email [email protected] to place an order and invoices will be sent to pay.

HAVE A KIT. 🎒

If the power goes out, severe weather moves through, or you’re unable to get to the store for a few days, having some basic supplies on hand can make a stressful situation a little easier.

Your emergency kit doesn’t have to be fancy. Start with the basics:

💧 Water
🥫 Non-perishable food
🔦 Flashlight
🔋 Extra batteries
📻 Weather radio
🩹 First-aid supplies
💊 Necessary medications
📱 Phone chargers/power banks
🐾 Supplies for your pets

Think about what your family would need—and build your kit a little at a time.

You don’t have to do it all today. Just start.

🚨 Fern is still missing, and we need your help!🚨

If you or someone you know has a drone with thermal imaging, we would greatly appreciate your help locating Fern so we can make a plan to safely get her contained and home.

Please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE so we can reach the right person!

If you can help, message Little Finger Farm or call/text 757.240.3026.

Let’s bring Fern home! 🐮

Gordon County 4-H merch is now available! Pre-Order now until September 25th. Orders will be available for pick up at the beginning of October.
T-shirts will be comfort color and priced at $20
Sweaters will be offered in light green or black and are embroidered for $30 *Sweaters can not be in youth sizes*
Email [email protected] to order

Did you miss Open House but still want to learn more about 4-H? See the flyers below for a snapshot of a few of our programs we will be offering this year.

Don't see a flyer for one? Email [email protected] and she can send you more information.

Thank you to everyone who made this Open House a great one! 🍀✨

We had a record number of people come and learn about 4-H (even though it was 90 degrees out) and we are so excited to start the new year with everyone.

If you missed out, email [email protected] for more information on how to joins