Our Impact
Making A Difference in Our County
University of Georgia Extension is working hard for its constituents. The following are examples of Extension’s impact in the county over the past year.
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
As part of a collaboration with the Wilkes County Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) Agent, Baldwin County’s FACS Agent is further expanding financial education through the creation of the Mo-Money Mo-$aving$ Blog. This blog is dedicated to sharing financial tips based on research that works in helping people spend less and save more. Earnings from saving and learning how to save are not age-related. The blog is to reach a broad audience of individuals who have started their savings journey, as well as educate those who have not. Weekly evidence-based education is posted to the blog and shared via the agent's social media accounts. Since the blog started in June 2023, 13 unique posts have been published with over 250 views. Topics are chosen based on trending topics and seasons. Any financial educational events that may be taking place are also shared on the blog.
4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Financial literacy served as the foundation for the introduction of Summer Fun Days by the Baldwin County 4-H and Family and Consumer Sciences program. The youth learned the fundamentals of financial decision-making and budgeting while taking part in fun activities. The kids' task on our "Nifty Thrifty Day" was to find high-quality things at reasonable prices. They discovered how important it is to set aside money for a budget to purchase several things. The kids discovered a fun, "free" method of acquiring pebbles to paint and hide throughout Milledgeville on "4H Rocks Day." Instead of paying money to have fun, the youth engaged in creative activities for the "Stem Day" using objects that might be found lying around the house or office. On "Spa Day," the youth discovered enjoyable, inventive, and affordable methods for taking care of themselves. The youth learned how to securely produce lower-cost snacks and meals during the "Fun in the Kitchen" and "Basics in the Kitchen" Fun Days.
AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
The Agriculture and Natural Resources agent developed disease management training for GC&SU Facilities employees. Participants engaged in learning exercises focused on a plant disease overview, sprayer calibration, turfgrass disease, irrigation problems and ornamental disease management. Sixteen employees participated and indicated that the information they received would help their job performance.