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Mission of Bleckley County Cooperative Extension
The Bleckley County Cooperative Extension Office extends lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
The Bleckley County Extension Office extends a wealth of information and education to its citizens through various program areas. Some of the most popular services include:
- 4-H & Youth Programs
- Soil and Water Testing for Agricultural Producers and Homeowners
- Soil & Water Conservation Programs
- Guidance and Advice on Food Safety and Preservation
- Health Programs like Walk Georgia
- Research-Based Advice for Production Crops
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2024 Weather In Review
Data shows 2024 was the warmest year on record since official global tracking began in 1880.
Cyst Nematodes
UGA researchers Melissa Mitchum and Xunliang Liu have uncovered how cyst nematodes co-opt a sugar beet’s vascular system for their own benefit.
Organic Shelf Life
Because organic growers and packers must adhere to higher production standards and restrictions on chemical additives, University of Georgia experts are exploring alternative methods for protecting organic products and consumers through a new $3.5 million grant from the United States Department of Agriculture.
2024 RAF Cohort
Representatives from six Romanian universities have visited UGA as Romanian-American Foundation Fulbright Scholars since the program began in 2023.
Cutting Clutter
UGA experts share tips for prioritizing and creating a space to enjoy the life you want.
Spotted Lanternfly in Georgia
Despite its striking appearance, with bold orange wings and eye-catching patterns, the spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is far from the welcome guest it may seem. This invasive insect has made its way to Georgia, posing a significant economic threat to agriculture and threatening residential landscapes with tree damage.
Hurricane Helene Impacts
Hurricane Helene wrought sweeping devastation across Georgia’s agricultural sector in late September, leaving an indelible mark on both the land and the people who tend it. From battered cotton fields to flattened pecan orchards, the storm’s aftermath is bringing focus to vulnerabilities in Georgia’s farming industry and the need for more robust safety nets.
Amy Janvier Endowment
When Miriam Edelkind-Vealey applied for a summer role at a University of Georgia pollinator biodiversity lab in 2020, the junior undergrad didn’t quite know what to expect.
Fighting Food Waste
New tool can help industry and consumers calculate and combat food waste.
2026 AGL Class
The 2025-26 cohort of the Advancing Georgia’s Leaders in Agriculture and Forestry (AGL) program at the University of Georgia has been chosen from a broad field of applicants.
