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What is UGA Extension?
A partnership of the University of Georgia, the U. S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. UGA Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians. Learn more about Extension.
UGA Extension links the resources of the University of Georgia and Pickens County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. UGA Extension Pickens County helps the citizens by addressing the following initiatives:
- Family and Economic Well-Being
- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
- Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
- Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Water Quality
- Youth Leadership
- 4-H Youth Development Program
- Service Learning / Citizenship
Mission
To extend lifelong learning from The University of Georgia to the everyday lives of Georgians through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
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The Sky's the Limit NASA internship experience with the Student Airborne Research Program (SARP) inspires graduate studies.
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Helene Damage Assessment The preliminary estimate of Hurricane Helene’s economic impact on Georgia Agriculture is $6.46 billion.
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Spotted Lanternfly Control The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is taking the lead in the human dimensions aspect of a multi-institutional, multimillion-dollar project aimed at managing two invasive species.
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Expanding Vegetable Production Looking ahead to the potential for climate change to shift agricultural production in the U.S., UGA researchers examined the potential ecological impacts of a shift from row crop to vegetable production in the Southeast.
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Rewild Your Lawn For many, the beauty of a landscape lies not just in its appearance but in its function — an idea that has fueled the rising trend of “re-wilding” home spaces as an alternative to conventional, high-maintenance lawns.
