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Cooperative Extension is an outreach branch of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Family and Consumer Sciences and Georgia 4-H. Our office serves the residents of Echols County with unbiased, research-based education in the areas of agriculture, natural resources, family development, housing/home environment, and youth development.
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Upcoming Events
Apr 13 - Apr 14
ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - Thomas County
Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles)
Join us on Monday & Tuesday, April 13th-14th, for a two-day course and exam. Register by Monday, April 6th, to receive the course materials. (Courses may be cancelled or re-scheduled due to low attendance)
Apr 16
Food Preservation Workshop: Freezing
Thomasville, GA - (66.0 miles)
Join the Thomas County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Olivia Tumlin, on Thursday, April 16th for information about how to store food in the freezer safely. Choose the early session (1pm-3pm) or later session (5:30pm-7:30pm). The cost is $5 per person to cover the cost of materials for the class. Call 229-225-4130 or email olivia.tumlin@uga.edu with questions!
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Georgia 4-H Area Poultry Judging Contest - Tifton
Tifton, GA - (63.0 miles)
4-H event
Apr 28 - Apr 29
ServSafe Manager Two-Day Training and Exam - Lanier County
Lakeland, GA - (24.0 miles)
Georgia Cooperative Extension provides the nationally recognized and accredited ServSafe® training for foodservice 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.
May 18
ServSafe Manager Certification Training and Exam - 1 Day Course - Grady County
Cairo, GA - (74.0 miles)
ServSafe Manager Certification Course & Exam – One-Day Training
Food safety is essential for anyone working in foodservice. Join us for a 1-Day ServSafe Manager Certification Course and Exam. This training prepares foodservice managers and employees to earn a nationally recognized food safety certification.
Registration Includes:
• One full day of instruction
• ServSafe Manager book & study materials
• Certification exam
• Light snacks during the training day (Lunch is not provided, so please plan accordingly.)
This training is ideal for restaurant managers, foodservice employees, school nutrition staff, and anyone responsible for food safety in their operation. Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot!
