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Dougherty County Extension reports growth in 4‑H, new Master Gardeners and nutrition outreach
Summary
Interim Extension coordinator Margaret Holbrook updated the commission on Project Achievement competition growth, a $1,000 grant for ag education including a hydroponic project, expansion of Master Gardeners by 11 volunteers and nutrition and ServSafe training for local restaurant managers.
Margaret Holbrook, interim county extension coordinator, presented the quarterly report to Dougherty County commissioners on April 21, highlighting growth in 4‑H, agricultural outreach and family-nutrition programming.
Holbrook said the county’s delegation to the Project Achievement competition showed measurable growth and that the program will use a $1,000 grant for special agricultural education including a hydroponic garden for instructional purposes. She noted that one high school student entered a competitive report and that the 4‑H program continues to emphasize public speaking and…
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