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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.


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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

 


USDA Cucurbit Grant
USDA Cucurbit Grant The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that a CAES-led effort is among 21 research and Extension projects included in a $70.2 million Specialty Crop Research Initiative. By Jordan Powers | Published: 12/7/2023
Composting Tips
Composting Tips Whether at home or through your local community resources, composting offers many ecological benefits. By Laura Ney | Published: 12/5/2023
SCN Resistant Cultivars
SCN Resistant Cultivars Plant-parasitic nematodes cause billions of dollars in annual yield losses and represent a major impediment to meeting the challenge of feeding an ever-growing global population. By Jordan Powers | Published: 12/1/2023
Migrant Labor
Migrant Labor Georgia is consistently one of the top five states to utilize the H-2A visa program, employing workers for 60% of agricultural jobs in the state. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 11/30/2023
40 Under 40
40 Under 40 Two faculty members in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and UGA Cooperative Extension were named to the Fruit and Vegetable 40 under 40 Class of 2023. By Emily Cabrera | Published: 11/29/2023
A Dawg Doubles Back
A Dawg Doubles Back Dean Kopsell will join the CAES leadership team on Feb. 1, 2024. By Claire Sanders Kinnard | Published: 11/28/2023
Opioid Control
Opioid Control As drug overdoses linked to opioids continue to rise, rural communities in particular struggle to control the epidemic. By Cal Powell | Published: 11/27/2023
2023 DWB Lecture
2023 DWB Lecture Edward Buckler, the keynote speaker for the 2023 D.W. Brooks Lecture, outlined threats and discussed research solutions to the agriculture industry's nitrogen problem. By Jordan Powers | Published: 11/22/2023
Mastering Ornamentals
Mastering Ornamentals Students in the “Greenhouse Management” course will use funds raised from ornamental plant sales to host a career networking event. By Maria M. Lameiras | Published: 11/21/2023
Food Labels
Food Labels Do Nutrition Facts labels provide a complete picture of what "healthy" really means? And does the way information is provided on food labels change consumers' perceptions and purchasing behavior? By Emily Cabrera | Published: 11/20/2023
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