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
  • Sep 20 - Sep 25 Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference The Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference (SRTLC) is a first-of-its-kind, multi-state 4-H conference created to bring together 4-H teens and adults to empower & inspire them to make a positive change across the southern region through youth-adult partnerships. Georgia 4-H participates as one of several host states for SRTLC each year.
    • Crossville, GA - (279.0 Miles)
  • Sep 22 Water Systems Workshop - Alabama The Water Systems Workshop aims to promote greater understanding of water systems, water assessments, including FDA's proposed Water Builder Tool, and water distribution equipment and connections. This workshop is designed to be interactive using presentations that encourage discussions, scenario-based small group breakouts, and hands-on activities. The workshop is structured to accommodate regional considerations within the content. Attendees will gain the knowledge and skills to evaluate their water systems for risk factors that may affect the safety of fresh produce for human consumption. This work is done in partnership with the FDA, The Georgia Department of Agriculture, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries, The Alabama Cooperative Extension, Georgia Cooperative Extension, Auburn University, and the University of Georgia. Where: Wiregrass Research and Extension Center Headland, AL 36345 When: 9 am - 5 pm (lunch will be provided) Cost: $25
    • Headland, AL - (99.0 Miles)
  • Sep 23 Beef Cattle 201 This is a workshop designed for cattle producers interested in enhancing conservation on their farms and improving their economic production. Topics include Economics, Market Outlook, Forage & Herd Management, Reproduction, Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), and more.
    • Thomaston, GA - (73.0 Miles)
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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.
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