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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:

Our regular office hours are 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. These hours are subject to change during holidays. 

Contact:

Address: 1468 Carpenter Road South, Tifton, GA 31793

Office: 229-391-7980

Email: uge4277@uga.edu


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From Our Blog

  • Weekly County Update 8/12/2026 Posted by jhand on Aug 13, 2026
    Cotton: Jassid populations remain low, with only a few adults being observed; however, false jassids are becoming much more common. Silverleaf whitefly (SLWF) numbers are beginning to increase; you should stay ahead of infestations. Once whitefly populations build, control becomes much more difficult and costly. Late-planted cotton is at greater risk than early-planted cotton. This […]
  • Weekly County Update 8/7/2026 Posted by jhand on Aug 5, 2026
    Cotton: Areolate mildew is well established in at least one cotton field in the area. Given our current environmental conditions, including high humidity, dense canopies, and intermittent rainfall, this disease has the potential to develop rapidly. Fungicide applications are recommended where areolate mildew is present to help protect yield potential. In the past, azoxystrobin has […]
  • “From Forest to Fields” Conservation Field Day & Lunch Posted by jhand on Aug 3, 2026
    The Middle South Georgia Soil and Water Conservation District invites producers, landowners, community members, and elected officials to attend From Forest to Fields: A Conservation Field Day & Lunch on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ken & Brian Ponder’s Farm in Tifton, Georgia. The event will feature interactive conservation […]

Upcoming Events

  • Aug 17 - Aug 18 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)
  • Aug 18 Back to the Basics: A Homesteading Series: Junior Fruit Freezer Jam Workshop (Ben Hill/Irwin/Tift County) Want to learn how to make your own jam without turning on a hot stove this summer? Join us for a fun, interactive workshop where you will learn the super cool science of freezer jam! Get ready to prep, mash, measure, and mix fresh fruit into a delicious treat using safe, researach based methods.
    • Tifton, GA
  • Aug 18 Back to the Basics: A Homesteading Series: Jam and Jelly Workshop (Ben Hill/Irwin/Tift County) Dive into the delicious would of home food preservation! Join us for a fun, interactive class where you will learn to safely preserve fresh fruit jam like a pro. We will cover all the basics of water bath canning using research-based techniques, and each participant will walk away with a delicious jar of fresh jam to enjoy at home.
    • Tifton, GA
  • Sep 15 - Sep 16 Forestry Field Day, Southwest District https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/agriculture-stem/natural-resources/forestry-judging-forestry-field-day/
    • Tifton, GA - (8.0 Miles)
  • Sep 21 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County Become a Certified Food Safety Manager! Whether you work in a restaurant, school nutrition program, healthcare, childcare, or any food service operation, earning your ServSafe Manager Certification demonstrates your commitment to food safety and helps keep your customers safe. Your registration includes: 8-hour instructor-led course ServSafe Manager Certification Exam Course materials Light snacks For more information, contact the Grady County Extension Office at 229-377-1312 or janette.burkes@uga.edu Space is limited, so don't wait! Register today and invest in the knowledge and certification that helps protect the health of those you serve.
    • Cairo, GA - (64.0 Miles)
  • Oct 5 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Join us Monday, October 5th, for a one-day course and exam. Register by Monday, September 28th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
    • Thomasville, GA - (58.0 Miles)
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