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Jasper County
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Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

Our program areas include:

Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Jasper County Extension office is your gateway to the resources of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. We offer educational resources and programs that help clients be more successful in their agricultural pursuits.

We provide testing services for:

Soil
Well Water
Feed & Forage
Poultry Litter
Pond Water

Family and Consumer Sciences
UGA FACS provides programming and educational resources on:

Chronic Disease Prevention/Healthy Lifestyles
Economic Well-being for Individuals and Families
Food Safety and Preservation
Healthy, Safe and Affordable Housing Environments
Positive Development for Individuals, Families and Communities

4-H and Youth Development
Jasper County 4-H provides programs for students grades 5-12 including:

Cloverleaf Class Club Meetings
Cotton Boll Consumer Judging
District Project Achievement (DPA) Preparation
Poultry Judging Team
S.A.F.E. Shotgun, Archery Teams, BB, and .22 Rimfire Teams
Summer Camp


Upcoming Events

Aug 22 Walton County Master Gardeners Great Southeast Pollinator Census - Education Learning Garden Monroe, GA - (35.0 miles) Join the Walton County Master Gardeners for the Great Southeast Pollinator Census at the Pollinator Garden in the Experiential Learning Garden next to Walton County Extension Center, 1258 Criswell Road, Monroe. Help count bees, butterflies, and other pollinators as part of this fun citizen science project. Pick up your free soil sample bags and free seeds, explore Envirascapes from Walton County Recycling, explore the fascinating world of Megan’s bugs, and visit with Billy Farmer of Billy's Bees to learn more about the amazing world of honey bees. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.
Sep 1 Setting Up Land for Livestock Lincolnton, GA - (82.0 miles) Thinking about bringing livestock to your property? Whether you're planning for horses, cattle, goats, or sheep, setting up your land correctly from the beginning can save time, money, and headaches down the road. This two-part workshop will walk you through the essentials of developing a functional, safe livestock property. Session 1: From Woods to Pasture Topics include land clearing considerations, soil testing and pasture establishment, selecting forage species, pasture layout, fencing options, gates, and planning for efficient grazing management. Session 2: Building a Functional Facility This session covers shelter options, handling facilities, water systems, feeders, manure management, equipment storage, biosecurity, and planning for future expansion.
Sep 3 Eastanollee Cannery Workshop - Vegetable Soup - 10am-12:30pm Eastanollee, GA - (86.0 miles) Learn the basics of canning safely and get hands-on experience using the Eastanollee Cannery. Each date has 2 identical sessions: 10am-12:30pm and 4pm-6:30pm. Choose the session that works best for your schedule. Registration is REQUIRED and can be done online or by calling 706-677-6230. In this class we'll can VEGETABLE SOUP.