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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
Extension News
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Economic Slowdown
Economists at the University of Georgia say to brace yourselves for continued high prices at the grocery store in the coming months.
Georgia Farmer of the Year
Bart Davis was announced as the 2023 Georgia Farmer of the Year at the Jan. 27 Georgia Ag Forecast event.
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Mosquito Season Prep
With January rain totals well above normal across the Southeast, it is a good time to take inventory of where standing water is holding and what can be done to eliminate it.
VITA Program
Beginning Jan. 30, University of Georgia students will again provide free tax preparation services as part of the UGA Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program.
UGA Extension Alzheimers Care
With offices serving all 159 Georgia counties, Extension offers an array of wellness programs, services and health education that support families.
IIPA Seed Grants
The University of Georgia’s Institute for Integrative Precision Agriculture has awarded eight seed grants to fund initial research for projects at the convergence of agriculture, engineering, computing and related areas of study.
Mental Health Day
Mental Health Day at the Georgia State Capitol will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31.
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Bees in winter
As temperatures drop, bees must change their behavior to survive the winter.
Irrigation Scheduling Technology
In its first official year of data collection, UGA's AgWET program impacted more than 1,450 acres of row crops in Georgia, 300 acres of peanuts and 1,150 acres of cotton, and yielded an estimated water savings of over 100 million gallons of water.
Blueberry Quality
Study seeks to identify possible causes for postharvest quality loss in rabbiteye blueberries.
