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Floyd County
UGA Extension Office

Our Impact

Making A Difference in Our County

In Extension, we translate the science of everyday living for farmers, families, and communities to foster a healthy and prosperous Georgia. For more than a century, we've provided research and education through a network of committed specialists, agents, and volunteers to help Georgians learn, grow and do more. Below is a small fraction of our impact during 2025.

 

As Northwest Georgia continues to grow, many families are increasingly disconnected from agriculture, natural systems, and environmental stewardship. With most Georgians now several generations removed from the family farm, understanding of ecosystems especially pollination has declined. Research shows that fewer than 48% of Americans actively seek information about where their food is produced, underscoring the need for engaging, youth-focused environmental education. Addressing this gap is essential as the global population is projected to exceed 9.7 billion by 2050.

The Floyd County 4-H Butterfly Project was created to spark curiosity, build knowledge, and inspire stewardship through hands-on learning. Thirty 4-H families participated by raising painted lady butterflies from caterpillar to adult, providing proper habitat, nutrition, and care while observing each stage of development firsthand. This immersive experience transformed abstract concepts like pollination and life cycles into meaningful, real-world learning. Ten families went a step further by completing a 4-H Butterfly Project Portfolio, documenting goals, research, insect care, educational workshops, and project outcomes. These portfolios reinforced life skills such as goal setting, record keeping, and scientific observation. The impact was immediate and measurable.

Parent surveys showed that 100% of participating families reported improved understanding of butterfly life cycles, the environmental importance of pollinators, and youth development skills. Notably, 16% of families acted beyond the project by creating butterfly-friendly habitats at home through pollinator-attracting plants. The Floyd County 4-H Butterfly Project successfully connected families to science, agriculture, and environmental responsibility planting seeds for lifelong learning and stewardship.

 
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