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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

  • Bless the Harvest Breakfast Posted by jhand on Aug 27, 2026
    As the harvest season gets underway, we invite you to join us for our Bless the Harvest Breakfast at the Tift County Extension Office. This will be a time for our local agricultural community to come together, enjoy breakfast and fellowship, and offer a prayer for a safe and successful harvest season. We hope you […]
  • Weekly County Update 8/21/26 Posted by jhand on Aug 21, 2026
    Cotton: We have been getting hammered by whiteflies and spider mites. Spider mites can be cleaned up with some abamectin. The whiteflies have just overwhelmed us. After talking with Dr. Roberts this week, his graduate students counted sticky cards every Monday morning in several surrounding counties, and ours were in the thousands. People have been […]
  • 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 […]

Upcoming Events

  • 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 18 Food Preservation Workshop: Jelly without Pectin Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Friday, September 18th for information about how to preserve Jelly without pectin in a water bath canner. The class will begin at 1PM and finish around 3pm. The cost is $15 per person to cover the cost of materials, and you will go home with some preserved product! Call 229-225-4130 or email olivia.tumlin@uga.edu with questions!
    • Thomasville, GA - (58.0 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)
  • Oct 8 Back to the Basics: A Homesteading Series: Junior Poultry Processing Workshop (Ben Hill/Irwin/Tift County) Have you ever wondered how poultry goes from the farm to your dinner table? Join us for a hands-on farm-to-plate experience exploring poultry care, food safety, and processing. Through age-appropriate activities and demonstrations, youth will discover the work that goes into producing safe, nutritious food.
    • Ocilla, GA - (14.0 Miles)
  • Oct 8 Back to the Basics: A Homesteading Series: Small Processing Workshop (Ben Hill/Irwin/Tift County) Take your homesteading skills from pasture to plate! This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the safe and humane processing of poultry (quail) and rabbits for home food production. Participants will learn the process from start to finish, including proper harvesting techniques, dressing and preparing carcasses, food safety, and preparing meat for storage or the table.
    • Ocilla, GA - (14.0 Miles)
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