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FCS News & Events

  • Type 2 Diabetes
    Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes increased by almost 20% between 2012 and 2022, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. By Leigh Hataway | Published: 8/22/2024
  • Instant Golden Milk
    Instant Golden Milk Researchers at the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES) have developed an efficient method to make a plant-based, instant version of trendy golden milk. By Jordan Powers | Published: 8/21/2024
  • Farm Gate Trends
    Farm Gate Trends The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences is providing the state’s farmers with a new tool, the Georgia Farm Gate Value 20-Year Trends. By Jordan Powers | Published: 8/19/2024
  • Head Lice
    Head Lice While head lice are a nuisance that require intervention, they are not an emergency and should be dealt with calmly and compassionately. By Allison Johnson | Published: 8/12/2024
  • Stinging Biting Insects
    Stinging Biting Insects Elmer Gray, a research entomologist with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences and specialist for UGA Cooperative Extension, shares information on some of the season's most common biting and stinging insects, urging residents to stay vigilant and take preventive measures. By Elmer Gray | Published: 8/8/2024
  • Back-to-School Stress
    Back-to-School Stress Returning to school can be stressful, but parents can help get students ready. By Merritt Melancon | Published: 7/29/2024
  • Groundnut Improvement Network for Africa
    Groundnut Improvement Network for Africa One of the earliest successes of the Groundnut Improvement Network for Africa, or GINA, is in the fight against groundnut rosette disease, a virus complex that is spread by aphids. By Allison Floyd | Published: 7/24/2024
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Events Nearby

  • Sep 24 2-Day ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam Come join Morgan County & Elbert County Extension for our next 2-day National and Georgia Restaurant Association ServSafe® Manager Certification Training & Exam at Rock Eagle! • When: September 24th– 25th, 2024 (Tuesday and Wednesday), from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (or until done testing) • Class Location: Rock Eagle 4-H Center Cafeteria, Clover Room, 350 Rock Eagle Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024 • Book Pick-up: Morgan County Extension Office • Cost: $150 • Includes: instruction hours, course book, study materials, certification exam, refreshments during training. Please see the flyer below for more information. If you are interested in registering but need additional information, please call (706) 342-2214.
    • Eatonton, GA - (79.0 Miles)
  • Sep 25 2-Day ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam Come join Morgan County & Elbert County Extension for our next 2-day National and Georgia Restaurant Association ServSafe® Manager Certification Training & Exam at Rock Eagle! • When: September 24th– 25th, 2024 (Tuesday and Wednesday), from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (or until done testing) • Class Location: Rock Eagle 4-H Center Cafeteria, Clover Room, 350 Rock Eagle Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024 • Book Pick-up: Morgan County Extension Office • Cost: $150 • Includes: instruction hours, course book, study materials, certification exam, refreshments during training. Please see the flyer below for more information. If you are interested in registering but need additional information, please call (706) 342-2214.
    • Eatonton, GA - (79.0 Miles)