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Jasper County
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Our mission is to extend lifelong learning to Georgia citizens through unbiased, research-based education in agriculture, the environment, communities, youth and families.

Our program areas include:

Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Jasper County Extension office is your gateway to the resources of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. We offer educational resources and programs that help clients be more successful in their agricultural pursuits.

We provide testing services for:

Soil
Well Water
Feed & Forage
Poultry Litter
Pond Water

Family and Consumer Sciences
UGA FACS provides programming and educational resources on:

Chronic Disease Prevention/Healthy Lifestyles
Economic Well-being for Individuals and Families
Food Safety and Preservation
Healthy, Safe and Affordable Housing Environments
Positive Development for Individuals, Families and Communities

4-H and Youth Development
Jasper County 4-H provides programs for students grades 5-12 including:

Cloverleaf Class Club Meetings
Cotton Boll Consumer Judging
District Project Achievement (DPA) Preparation
Poultry Judging Team
S.A.F.E. Shotgun, Archery Teams, BB, and .22 Rimfire Teams
Summer Camp


Upcoming Events

Mar 6 - Apr 1 Rockdale County 4-H Spring Pre-Order Plant Fundraiser Conyers, GA - (35.0 miles) Spring is in the air, and the Rockdale County 4-H Spring Plant Sale is ready to help you refresh your garden. Choose from a cheerful selection of shrubs, perennials, and fruit plants available for pre-order, all chosen to thrive in Georgia gardens. Every purchase directly supports Rockdale County 4-H programming, helping local youth learn, grow, and lead through hands-on experiences. Pre-order pickup will take place on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Rockdale County Extension Office, 1127 West Avenue SW, Conyers, GA 30012. Bring home plants you’ll love while making a meaningful difference for Rockdale County 4-H.
Mar 13 - Mar 16 Northwest District JR/SR Project Achievement Eatonton, GA - (21.0 miles) https://georgia4h.org/projectachievement/
Mar 16 Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training - Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program Part 2 Cumming, GA - (70.0 miles) Farming is a business. The Vegetable and Small Fruit Production Training course, Part 2 of the UGA Journeyman Farmer Certificate Program, is designed to help new and beginning farmers achieve profitability and business sustainability. The 8-week Forsyth County Extension course includes two new sessions: Cut Flower Production and Controlled Environment Agriculture. Other sessions cover: Soil Health and Fertility, Fertilizers and Amendments, Cover Crops, Crop Rotation, Pest Management, Seasonality and Crop Selection, Vegetable Propagation, Considerations for Small Fruit Production, Small Farm Safety, Post-Harvest Handling and Food Safety, Crop Plans, and Marketing. Classes are held from 7-9:30 p.m. on Monday evenings. A tour of local farms will be scheduled for one Saturday during the course (TBD). Your $75 registration fee includes a course manual, program materials, and light snacks.