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Upcoming Events

  • May 6 - May 7 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
    • Lakeland, GA - (76.0 Miles)
  • Jun 26 ServSafe Manager Certification Georgia requires at least 1 food service manager on staff to successfully complete a food safety training program and pass an ANSI-CFP exam. ServSafe Certification is effective for 5 years. This Certification covers the latest FDA Food Code updates and is based on a new job task analysis developed exclusively by industry experts. This course focuses intently on the preventative measures to keep food safe, leading to stronger food safety practices and a better trained workforce. A textbook is loaned to you. You will be contacted by email to coordinate pickup at the campus nearest to you about 1-2 weeks prior to class. Please try to keep the textbooks in good condition. They will be collected prior to taking the certification test that is included at the end of class. Course is hosted by Coastal Pines Technical College. Instruction led by Appling Co. UGA FACS Agent, Carrie Vanderver.
    • Hazlehurst, GA - (23.0 Miles)
  • Jun 30 ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager certificate will be issued by the NRAEF.
    • Albany, GA - (87.0 Miles)
  • National Volunteer Week
    National Volunteer Week Volunteers across Extension contributed more than 330,00 hours — the equivalent of more than 159 full-time employees — in 2024. By Sheri Dorn | Published: 4/21/2025
  • 2025 Flavor of Georgia Winners
    2025 Flavor of Georgia Winners A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition. By Jordan Powers | Published: 4/18/2025
  • Soil Guide
    Soil Guide Whether you're preparing a brand-new garden bed or revitalizing existing soil, understanding its composition and how to improve it will set your plants up for success. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 4/17/2025
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