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Mission of Bleckley County Cooperative Extension
The Bleckley County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
The Bleckley County Extension Office extends a wealth of information and education to its citizens through various program areas. Some of the most popular services include:
- 4-H & Youth Programs
- Soil and Water Testing for Agricultural Producers and Homeowners
- Soil & Water Conservation Programs
- Guidance and Advice on Food Safety and Preservation
- Health Programs like Walk Georgia
- Research-Based Advice for Production Crops
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Hurricane Helene Impacts
Hurricane Helene wrought sweeping devastation across Georgia’s agricultural sector in late September, leaving an indelible mark on both the land and the people who tend it. From battered cotton fields to flattened pecan orchards, the storm’s aftermath is bringing focus to vulnerabilities in Georgia’s farming industry and the need for more robust safety nets.
Amy Janvier Endowment
When Miriam Edelkind-Vealey applied for a summer role at a University of Georgia pollinator biodiversity lab in 2020, the junior undergrad didn’t quite know what to expect.
Fighting Food Waste
New tool can help industry and consumers calculate and combat food waste.
2026 AGL Class
The 2025-26 cohort of the Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry (AGL) program at the University of Georgia has been chosen from a broad field of applicants.
Green Demo Site
The green stormwater infrastructure demonstration site will present nine stormwater best practices.
Seafood Broth
A team of University of Georgia scientists, in collaboration with colleagues from the University of Maryland and University of Maine, are conducting an exploratory study they hope will lead to validated seafood broth recipes for home canners.
Holiday Food Safety
The holiday table, filled with festive favorites, can also host unseen guests — bacteria.
4-H Washington Internship
Banks County 4-H alumnus Georgia Simmons has been in the center of the political action this fall with the Georgia 4-H Washington DC Intern Program working in the office of U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Early Peanut Introduction
Peanut allergies and their potential for life-threatening reactions are a common concern, but research shows that early exposure may help protect children.
Surviving the Holidays
Setting expectations can go a long way toward reducing the stress during the busy holiday season.
