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Cook County
UGA Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

Drink Water, Georgia!  And Food Talk text message sign up.  This is Cook County second year active in this out reach across the SWD and Georgia.  Cook Co. Extension placed 6th in the State of Georgia, in 2023 with 105 signing up in pledging to drink more water.

Upcoming Events

Oct 5 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Thomasville, GA - (44.0 miles) Join us Monday, October 5th, for a one-day course and exam. Register by Monday, September 28th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
Oct 8 Back to the Basics: A Homesteading Series: Junior Poultry Processing Workshop (Ben Hill/Irwin/Tift County) Ocilla, GA - (33.0 miles) Have you ever wondered how poultry goes from the farm to your dinner table? Join us for a hands-on farm-to-plate experience exploring poultry care, food safety, and processing. Through age-appropriate activities and demonstrations, youth will discover the work that goes into producing safe, nutritious food.
Oct 8 Back to the Basics: A Homesteading Series: Small Processing Workshop (Ben Hill/Irwin/Tift County) Ocilla, GA - (33.0 miles) Take your homesteading skills from pasture to plate! This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to the safe and humane processing of poultry (quail) and rabbits for home food production. Participants will learn the process from start to finish, including proper harvesting techniques, dressing and preparing carcasses, food safety, and preparing meat for storage or the table.

Upcoming Events

  • Sep 26 Small Ruminant Field Day Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Already have a flock and want to improve your management? Join use for the Small Ruminant Field day, a program designed for both current and prospective sheep and goat producers. Topics covered: - Nutrition & Pasture Basics - Parasite Management & Fecal Egg Counts - USDA FSA & NRCS resources available to producers - Safe handling & basic small ruminant husbandry
    • Atlanta, GA - (185.0 Miles)
  • Sep 28 - Sep 29 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 Miles)
  • Sep 28 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Limited spaces are available. You must register by calling our office: 478-994-7014
    • Forsyth, GA - (135.0 Miles)
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Upcoming Events

  • Sep 26 Small Ruminant Field Day Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Already have a flock and want to improve your management? Join use for the Small Ruminant Field day, a program designed for both current and prospective sheep and goat producers. Topics covered: - Nutrition & Pasture Basics - Parasite Management & Fecal Egg Counts - USDA FSA & NRCS resources available to producers - Safe handling & basic small ruminant husbandry
    • Atlanta, GA - (185.0 Miles)
  • Sep 28 - Sep 29 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 Miles)
  • Sep 28 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Limited spaces are available. You must register by calling our office: 478-994-7014
    • Forsyth, GA - (135.0 Miles)
See All Events

Upcoming Events

  • Sep 26 Small Ruminant Field Day Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Already have a flock and want to improve your management? Join use for the Small Ruminant Field day, a program designed for both current and prospective sheep and goat producers. Topics covered: - Nutrition & Pasture Basics - Parasite Management & Fecal Egg Counts - USDA FSA & NRCS resources available to producers - Safe handling & basic small ruminant husbandry
    • Atlanta, GA - (185.0 Miles)
  • Sep 28 - Sep 29 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 Miles)
  • Sep 28 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Limited spaces are available. You must register by calling our office: 478-994-7014
    • Forsyth, GA - (135.0 Miles)
See All Events

Upcoming Events

  • Sep 26 Small Ruminant Field Day Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Already have a flock and want to improve your management? Join use for the Small Ruminant Field day, a program designed for both current and prospective sheep and goat producers. Topics covered: - Nutrition & Pasture Basics - Parasite Management & Fecal Egg Counts - USDA FSA & NRCS resources available to producers - Safe handling & basic small ruminant husbandry
    • Atlanta, GA - (185.0 Miles)
  • Sep 28 - Sep 29 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 Miles)
  • Sep 28 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Limited spaces are available. You must register by calling our office: 478-994-7014
    • Forsyth, GA - (135.0 Miles)
See All Events

Upcoming Events

  • Sep 26 Small Ruminant Field Day Thinking about raising sheep or goats? Already have a flock and want to improve your management? Join use for the Small Ruminant Field day, a program designed for both current and prospective sheep and goat producers. Topics covered: - Nutrition & Pasture Basics - Parasite Management & Fecal Egg Counts - USDA FSA & NRCS resources available to producers - Safe handling & basic small ruminant husbandry
    • Atlanta, GA - (185.0 Miles)
  • Sep 28 - Sep 29 Step Up and Lead https://georgia4h.org/programs/focus-areas/citizenship/community-global-affairs/step-up-and-lead/
    • Dahlonega, GA - (242.0 Miles)
  • Sep 28 ServSafe® Manger Certification Training and Exam - Monroe County Georgia Cooperative Extension provides nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF). Upon successful completion of the ServSafe® examination, the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certificate will be issued by the NRAEF. Limited spaces are available. You must register by calling our office: 478-994-7014
    • Forsyth, GA - (135.0 Miles)
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Here are some of UGA Extension's most popular resources on family, food, health, home, and money.

UGA Extension Mental Well-being The UGA Extension Behavioral Health Team offers resources on emotional well-being, stress management and substance abuse prevention for farmers and farm families.
eLearning with UGA SNAP-Ed 24/7 Tips to live a more active lifestyle, shop smarter, make healthier food choices, and cook delicious meals on a budget! Receive free kitchen and fitness items.
Start a New Food Business A collection of resources to help you get started with your small food business.
Food Talk Eat healthy and get moving on a budget. Find free online nutrition education courses, recipes, and other resources.
Marriage Matters Series Looking for ways to strengthen your relationship? Whether you have just started dating, have been married for a while, or have been married more than once, we can always use some guidance in developing and maintaining a healthy and satisfying relationship.
Childcare Provider Training Entity-approved training to help child care providers meet state licensing requirements. Check the calendar for training events near you.
Your Good Credit Series Establishing, maintaining, and protecting Your Good Credit can save you thousands of dollars over time. This series will teach you the basics of credit reports and scores.
So Easy to Preserve This book covers topics on preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. Available for purchase only.
Eat Healthy, Be Active A flexible 3-week schedule of hands-on activities meant to improve young children's health and well-being by teaching key nutrition and physical activity concepts.
Radon Education Radon is a colorless, tasteless odorless gas that can cause lung cancer. It occurs naturally and is released into the soil, easily entering buildings through the foundation. The only way to know if you have radon is to test.
Building Baby's Brain Series What happens during a child's first few years makes a big difference in the child's later life. This series helps parents learn strategies to improve early brain development.