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Greene County
UGA Extension Office

Family & Consumer Sciences

Hope Smith FACS Educator for Taliferro County and Greene County

Hope Smith

FACS Educator for Taliferro County and Greene County

 


food talk

Food Talk, a new program through UGA, educates people on healthy eating, food safety, saving money, increasing physical activity, & meal planning. The online program consists of 6 sessions that can be accessed at foodtalk.org. Once you complete the 6 sessions you can come into your local Extension Office and receive free goodies!


UGA Extension is pleased to offer the 6th edition of its popular book, So Easy To Preserve. Chapters in the 388-page book include Preserving Food, Canning, Pickled Products, Sweet Spreads and Syrups, Freezing and Drying. There are 10 new products and 2 revised product recommendations in this edition. Contact the office to purchase your book or visit. www.soeasytopreserve.com


so easy to preserve

If you have a question that you would like to ask a Family and Consumer Science Agent, please contact the Greene County Extension Office, (706) 453-2083, and we will help you locate the nearest available agent. 


FACS News
  • Poultry Building Lobby
    Poultry Building Lobby Wayne-Sanderson Farms has announced an additional $2 million donation for the University of Georgia Poultry Science Building. By Jordan Powers | Published: 6/12/2025
  • Beating the Buzz
    Beating the Buzz Top tips for avoiding mosquito bites include eliminating standing water, supporting organized mosquito control programs, and dressing in light-colored, loose-fitting clothing. By Elmer Gray | Published: 6/10/2025
  • Asian Needle Ants
    Asian Needle Ants Small but venomous bug’s sting can lead to anaphylactic shock. By Savannah Peat | Published: 6/9/2025
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