UGA Cooperative Extension is a collaboration between UGA CAES and UGA FACS.

UGA Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

The Family & Consumer Science (FACS) mission is to extend lifelong learning through trusted resources to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families. Tips for improving health, finances, food preparation and family interactions are frequently featured throughout the website. We look for collaborations with community partners to give timely access to information and programming on a local and state level.


FACS County Extension Agent

Money
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance This program runs from February to April each year. Must call ahead for an appointment.
Nutrition and Food Safety
Health Programming with healthy eating and weight lose
Food Preservation
ServSafeCall for upcoming date(s) and to get registered
Food Allergies_________________________________________________________________________________________
Recipes__________________________________________________________________________________________
Green CleaningLunch n Learns and Make n Take programming available.
Yoga for KidsWould you like a yoga series with a group? Call the County FACS Agent to get your program set-up today.
Extension Can Help

Upcoming Events

  • Jun 12 - Jun 13 ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County Join us Thursday and Friday, June 12-13 for a two-day course and exam. This certification lasts for 5 years. Register by Friday, May 30th to receive the course materials.
    • Thomasville, GA - (80.0 Miles)
  • Jun 17 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam - One Day UGA Extension Tift County provides a 1-day ServSafe® training which is nationally recognized and accredited for food service managers from the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF).
    • Tifton, GA 31793, GA - (90.0 Miles)
  • Jun 17 Summer Pop-Up Pressure Canning Class - Session 2 Looking for a fun, hands-on way to spend your summer afternoon? Join us for a Summer Pop-Up Pressure Canning Class and learn how to safely preserve fresh seasonal vegetables using a pressure canner! All supplies will be provided. Who Should Attend? *Teachers on summer break *Home gardeners *Curious beginners *Anyone wanting to learn a new, useful skill! Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, preserve, and have fun this summer!
    • Cairo, GA - (82.0 Miles)

Extension Publications

  • Vegetable Garden Calendar (C 943) The recommendations in this circular are based on long-term average dates of the last killing frost in the spring and first killing frost in the fall. Every year does not conform to the "average," so you should use your own judgment about advancing or delaying the time for each job, depending on weather conditions.
  • Native Plants for Georgia Part I: Trees, Shrubs and Woody Vines (B 987) This publication focuses on native trees, shrubs and woody vines for Georgia. It is not our intent to describe all native species — just those available in the nursery trade and those that the authors feel have potential for nursery production and landscape use. Rare or endangered species are not described. Information on each plant is provided according to the following categories: Common Name(s)/Botanical Name/Family, Characteristics, Landscape Uses, Size, Zones and Habitat.
  • Time Management: 10 Strategies for Better Time Management (C 1042) Learn 10 strategies for better time management, including knowing how to spend your time, setting priorities, using planning tools, getting organized, scheduling, delegating, and avoiding procrastinating, wasting time, and multitasking.