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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Status Update
UGA Extension has provided online educational programming, consultations and essential lab services during the COVID-19 pandemic while observing safe health practices for employees and the public. We offer resources for adults and 4-H youth on health, food, finances, parenting, agriculture and more. For the latest status on programs, contact your local Extension office or visit the events calendar.
Healthy Georgia Connections Newsletter
The mission of UGA Extension is to extend lifelong learning to the people of Georgia through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.
Franklin County Extension Blog
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Asian Giant Hornet A flurry of recent press coverage has created a surge of interest in the Asian giant hornet, Vespa mandarinia. The coverage is not traced to any recent event. The insect was found last September 2019 in Vancouver Island (Canada) and again in December 2019 in Washington state. But to date,...
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Franklin County Cloverleaf 4-H’ers Attend Camp at Wahsega 4-H Center Written by: Raleigh Dawson, Franklin County 4-H Agent Franklin County Cloverleaf 4-H’ers discovered that not all classrooms have four walls last week at Wahsega 4-H Center. Throughout the duration of their week at camp various activities and labs allowed attendees to connect the standards taught in the classroom to real...
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Franklin County 4-H’ers Compete at State Livestock Judging Contest Written by: Raleigh Dawson, Franklin County 4-H Agent The Georgia 4-H State Livestock Judging contest was held last Saturday, March 23rd, at the University of Georgia Livestock Arena in Athens. Competitors from all over the state gathered to judge classes of cattle, hogs, sheep, and goats. In a livestock judging...
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Doster Harper
Now a junior at the University of Georgia, Harper was named president of the 2020-21 National FFA Officer Team.
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4-H annual awards
Georgia 4-H Director Arch Smith presents annual honors during virtual awards ceremony.
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Food Waste
Smaller households tend to waste more food, according to a study by UGA economists.
Upcoming Events
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Dec 1 - Dec 2 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam UGA Rockdale 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 9am - 3:30pm, both days. $140.00
- Conyers, GA - (67.0 Miles)
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Dec 2 - Dec 3 ServSafe® Manager Certification Training and Exam 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. Event Website: http://extension.uga.edu/calendar/?containstext=servsafe
- Moultrie, GA - (225.0 Miles)
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Dec 2 Nutrition 101 Free classes provided by UGA Extension about how to eat healthy on a budget. Classes are held monthly throughout the year at the Gilmer County UGA Extension office. Pre-registration is required for this class and closes the day before each class. Space is limited! Face masks are required and social distancing will be practiced.
- Ellijay, GA - (74.0 Miles)