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Bleckley County
UGA Extension Office

Our Impact

Making A Difference in Our County 2024

University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is working hard for its constituents. The following are examples of Extension’s impact in the county over the past year.

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In 2025, Bleckley County Extension, comprised of the Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) and 4-H Youth Development programs, continued to serve as a cornerstone of agricultural education and community engagement. The ANR program delivered research-based support to local producers through applied field work, on-farm trials, production meetings and consultations focused on improving farm profitability and sustainability. At the same time, the 4-H program provided meaningful youth development opportunities through hands-on educational programming emphasizing leadership, citizenship and personal growth. Bleckley County 4-H engaged youth through club meetings, project-focused learning, day camps, summer camps and District Project Achievement. Youth also participated in statewide events, including the Georgia National Fair, reinforcing goal setting, creativity and confidence. Volunteer involvement and partnerships with parents, schools and community organizations expanded the reach and impact of 4-H programming.

On the agricultural side, the ANR program delivered producer-focused programming and applied research. Five on-farm research trials were conducted to evaluate production practices and generate locally-relevant data. Peanut maturity clinics, four production meetings and multiple one-on-one consultations provided timely, research-based recommendations to local producers.

Collectively, these efforts demonstrate Bleckley County Extension’s continued commitment to strengthening agriculture, developing youth leaders and supporting the long-term vitality of the community in 2025.