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Want to know more about Floyd County Extension?
Checkout this video to see what we did in 2017.
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Nov 16 - Nov 17 Junior Conference for 6-8th graders Junior Conference for 6-8th graders Eatonton, GA - (126.0 Miles)
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Nov 16 Fall Sheep & Goat Field Day Participants will be able to participate in lecture and hands-on sessions: Lecture sessions include: -Feeding and finishing winter lambs -Multi-species grazing -Reproductive management -Conducting your own fecal egg counts Hands-on sessions include: -CIDRs -Vaccinations -Conformation -Body Condition Scoring -Hoof Trimming -Working with herding dogs Fort Valley, GA - (140.0 Miles)
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Nov 18 - Nov 19 Manager ServSafe Training UGA Sumter County Extension provides the 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. The training is from 8:30am - 5:00pm, both days. $140.00 Americus, GA - (161.0 Miles)
What is UGA Extension?
A partnership of the University of Georgia, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and counties of the state cooperating. UGA Extension is on the forefront of food safety, technology, research, and education; keeping Georgia’s economy strong and making life better for Georgians.
UGA Extension Floyd County links the resources of the University of Georgia, Fort Valley State University, and Floyd County to provide educational programs, information, and assistance to citizens. UGA Extension Floyd County helps the citizens of Floyd County by addressing the following initiatives:
- Family and Economic Well-Being
- Conservation and Management of Natural Resources
- Agriculture Programming and Research Opportunities
- Improving Nutrition, Diet and Health
- Water Quality
- Youth Leadership
- 4-H Youth Development Program
- Service Learning / Citizenship
Mission
To extend learning from the University of Georgia to the everyday lives of Georgians through current, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Our Promise
To provide practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future.
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Smart Irrigation App link
Pecan producers could increase yields by using a smart irrigation app to save water.
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Wildlife Contest link
Students learn critical thinking skills, science, life skills through wildlife program.
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Talbot Team link
Nutrition educator and 4-H leader join UGA Extension team in Talbot County.