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Extension Serves Our Community:
The resources of Tift County and the University of Georgia support Tift County Extension. Our office provides educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens of Tift County. That assistance is provided to citizens by telephone consultation, site visits, newsletters, news articles, radio, and collaboration with other community agencies. Additionally, publications and laboratory services serve as delivery methods for education and information to citizens.
Mission:
Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth, and families.
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension in Tift County offers a range of educational programs and client services to the residents of our county. We are dedicated to helping people find answers to questions related to the following areas:
Office Hours:
Contact:
Address: 1468 Carpenter Road South, Tifton, GA 31793
Office: 229-391-7980
Email: uge4277@uga.edu
From Our Blog
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Cotton Defoliation 11/6/25After keeping an eye on the weather, it looks like we are anticipating a freeze Monday and Tuesday of next week. While there are a few things to consider, the major concern is cotton, particularly late planted cotton, that still has unopened bolls. If you have not yet defoliated cotton, you need to get on a […]
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Weekly Update 10/24/25The fair was fun, the expo was fun, but I’m glad to be home for a little while. Finally, we got a little rain on Sunday, and I had to hunt for my jacket this morning. My grazing is a few weeks behind Defoliation Rates: Thidiazuron: 2 to 4 oz/acre – all dependent on how […]
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Turfgrass Conference 2025If you are interested in attending the 76th Southeastern Turfgrass Conference & Field Tour, it is only a little over 2 weeks away! When: 8 am on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 Where: UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center CEUs: Georgia Pesticide Credits (5 hrs of Category 24) Registration Link: https://turf.caes.uga.edu/southeastern-turfgrass-conference/76th-southeastern-turfgrass-conference.html
Upcoming Events
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Dec 9 Walk-A-Weigh Walk-a-Weigh is an 8-week nutrition and physical activity program designed to help participants build healthy habits, manage weight, and improve overall wellness through weekly lessons, resources, and group support.
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Dec 11 Holiday Food Preservation Workshop Join the Dougherty County UGA Extension office in a Holiday Food Preservation party! Make pomegranate jelly, dried orange garlands, and mini wreaths with us! Cost is $25 per person. We can accept cash or check. Spots are limited, so be sure to register to save your seat!
- Albany, GA - (43.0 Miles)
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Dec 16 Walk-A-Weigh Walk-a-Weigh is an 8-week nutrition and physical activity program designed to help participants build healthy habits, manage weight, and improve overall wellness through weekly lessons, resources, and group support.
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Dec 23 Walk-A-Weigh Walk-a-Weigh is an 8-week nutrition and physical activity program designed to help participants build healthy habits, manage weight, and improve overall wellness through weekly lessons, resources, and group support.
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Dec 23 Threads of Kindness Crochet Circle We’re excited to launch Threads of Kindness Crochet Circle where creativity meets compassion — open to adults! Whether you’re brand new to crochet or have years of experience, come stitch with us and give back to our community. All items created will be donated to nursing homes, hospital birthing units, shelters, and more. Bring your favorite yarn and crochet hook if you’d like — no experience needed, we’ll learn together. How You and Others Can Help: Donations of yarn, crochet hooks, or other crochet supplies are greatly appreciated. Items may be dropped off at the Grady County UGA Extension Office during office hours. For more information, contact Janette Burkes, Grady County FACS Agent at 229-377-1312. Let’s crochet comfort and kindness together!
- Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
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Feb 2 - Feb 4 Manager ServSafe Training Sumter County Extension FACS Agent Mitzi Parker provides Georgia's food service industry with food safety training using the National and Georgia Restaurant Associations ServSafe® Program.
- Americus, GA - (65.0 Miles)
