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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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Robin Buell
Buell's research at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences focuses on unlocking the full potential of plants to address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
National Volunteer Week
Volunteers across Extension contributed more than 330,00 hours — the equivalent of more than 159 full-time employees — in 2024.
2025 Flavor of Georgia Winners
A baked good secured the top spot at the 2025 Flavor of Georgia food product competition.
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.
Community Science Counts
How the Great Southeast Pollinator Census inspired a regional movement — and a children’s book.
Goldwater Scholarship
The honor is the highest undergraduate award of its type for the fields of mathematics, engineering and natural sciences.
Mystery Irises
Stan Gray, volunteer iris curator at the Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, and Brian Shamblin, an associate research scientist with the University of Georgia’s Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources, are growing several mystery irises at the gardens that could prove to be one of two exceptionally rare iris species: Iris rivularis or a variant of Iris hexagona.
2025 Georgia Aquaculture Conference
Conference will focus on growth and innovation of sustainable aquaculture March 25, 2025 by Emily Kenworthyclam aquaculture Clams are cleaned and rinsed before being sorted by size at Sapelo Sea Farms. The 2025 Georgia Aquaculture Conference will advance sustainable aquaculture practices and foster economic growth across the state.
FABricate Contest
In the most competitive FABricate contest to date, Sean Snarey, a graduate student in agribusiness in the University of Georgia’s College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, took home the $10,000 prize on Thursday for his automated poultry rehanging system.
PSO Awards
Five University of Georgia faculty and staff members are being honored for their commitment to public service and outreach.
