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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Status Update
UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
Take the 2020 Census
Due to COVID-19, the schedule for the census self-response has been extended to October 31. Complete it today by mail, telephone or online.
Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter
Brooks County Extension supports the Brooks County Chamber's Summer Slimdown Challenge each year with UGA Walk Georgia Program. Stephanie Hollifield, UGA/Brooks County Extension ANR/CEC presents Katherine Patrick, Brooks County Chamber Director, with baskets for Summer Slimdown Challenge winners, filled with Walk GA gifts.
Brooks County Extension is dedicated to connecting Brooks County citizens, Ag Commodity producers and residents with the latest agriculture news, 4-H updates and alerts. This information is provided by the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension and based upon the most current research conducted at UGA.
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https://extension.uga.edu/ag-products-connection.html and the social media accounts of our extensive network of county Extension offices throughout the state.
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Sep 16 Backyard Flock Management & Disease Prevention The first session in the South Georgia Poultry Series, join us for an evening class about how to properly manage your backyard flock and prevent disease. Class will be taught by Dr. Casey Ritz (UGA Poultry Science) at the Lanier County Extension Office. ($15 for all three sessions) Lakeland, GA - (32.0 Miles)
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Summer food safety
Food safety is as important when grilling and serving food outdoors as it is in the kitchen.
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VITA 2020
UGA students use tax preparation classroom experience to help Georgians.
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Blueberry Fungus
Some of the most popular blueberry varieties for Georgia are known to be highly susceptible to "mummy berry" disease.
